3/4" bulkhead enough for a drain to sump?

reefgeek84 · 05/23/2006, 09:50 AM

I have a 3/4" bulkhead draining to my sump, will that drain a decent amount? I can add another...But I am not using the sump's return as my flow I have a closed loop for that.

Travis L. Stevens · 05/23/2006, 09:59 AM

It depends on how much flow you are pushing through the tank's system. It is said that a 1" drain can handle 600-700 gph with ease. Mine is doing no more than 700 gph.

reefgeek84 · 05/23/2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by Travis L. Stevens
It depends on how much flow you are pushing through the tank's system. It is said that a 1" drain can handle 600-700 gph with ease. Mine is doing no more than 700 gph.

Well the return pump from the sump is only going to be pushing out around 350gph...so I am ok...the flow in the tank is powered by an OM with a mag 9.5, am I ok?

Travis L. Stevens · 05/23/2006, 10:14 AM

Well. I meant return from the sump. I have almost 1300 gph through my entire display but only 700ish of that actually flows through the sump.

reefgeek84 · 05/23/2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by Travis L. Stevens
Well. I meant return from the sump. I have almost 1300 gph through my entire display but only 700ish of that actually flows through the sump.

Thats what I thought, so 350 through the sump, a 3/4" bulk head should do the trick?

Ploppers · 05/23/2006, 12:08 PM

You might want to add a second just for a backup. Incase a wandering snail decides to plug one, you won't flood the house.

reefgeek84 · 05/23/2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by Ploppers
You might want to add a second just for a backup. Incase a wandering snail decides to plug one, you won't flood the house.

I have a strainer on it, but that is something to keep in mind...thank you.

Travis L. Stevens · 05/23/2006, 12:29 PM

Algae and even flake food can quickly clog a strainer. Keep good maintenance on it by watching your water level in your display.

reefgeek84 · 05/23/2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Travis L. Stevens
Algae and even flake food can quickly clog a strainer. Keep good maintenance on it by watching your water level in your display.

i will...Do not feed flake. But you concur that a 3/4" will be fine?

Travis L. Stevens · 05/23/2006, 12:49 PM

For 350 gph; it should be just fine.

reefgeek84 · 05/23/2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by Travis L. Stevens
For 350 gph; it should be just fine.

Sweet, thank you.

05/23/2006, 09:50 AM	#1
reefgeek84 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portlan, OR Posts: 997	3/4" bulkhead enough for a drain to sump? I have a 3/4" bulkhead draining to my sump, will that drain a decent amount? I can add another...But I am not using the sump's return as my flow I have a closed loop for that.

05/23/2006, 09:59 AM	#2
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	It depends on how much flow you are pushing through the tank's system. It is said that a 1" drain can handle 600-700 gph with ease. Mine is doing no more than 700 gph. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/23/2006, 10:14 AM	#4
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	Well. I meant return from the sump. I have almost 1300 gph through my entire display but only 700ish of that actually flows through the sump. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/23/2006, 12:29 PM	#8
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	Algae and even flake food can quickly clog a strainer. Keep good maintenance on it by watching your water level in your display. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/23/2006, 12:49 PM	#10
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	For 350 gph; it should be just fine. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/23/2006, 12:08 PM	#6
Ploppers Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 320	You might want to add a second just for a backup. Incase a wandering snail decides to plug one, you won't flood the house.