90 Gal Plumbing Thread - Page 2

xraydoc · 01/01/2008, 02:22 PM

yes, in order to supply flow to both you will need a bigger pump than you would if you were not dual supplying the fuge and main return line. I use an oceanrunner 3500 as my return pump, very quiet and affordable, but it is maybe slightly underpowered for my apllication I think. I would certainly consider it though.

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=32

kar93 · 01/01/2008, 02:34 PM

Ive looked at the models on melevs site and i think Model F would be the best. Ive just been looking around on the internet and ive found some unions with ball valves. would these be ok?

kar93 · 01/01/2008, 02:37 PM

Could i use this to drain the water from the tank.

xraydoc · 01/01/2008, 02:38 PM

yeah, that is what I am using. Just go to Lowes and they have all the fittings you need.

kar93 · 01/01/2008, 02:40 PM

I dont know if theresa lowes in the UK but ill have a look on ebay

kar93 · 01/01/2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 07kar93
Did you need a bigger return pump to get water to the fuge and back to the tank?

Insted of pumping water into the fuge could i just drain instead

xraydoc · 01/01/2008, 02:57 PM

Sure, flexible drain pipe is fine.

xraydoc · 01/01/2008, 03:00 PM

Most people think the best thing to do is drain water from the tank directly into the skimmer section. I personally would not drain to the fuge and I dont know anyone who does. (Not to say that it cant be done)

new_world_disor · 01/01/2008, 03:57 PM

my local maidonhead aquatics sell that stuff...

www.fishkeeper.co.uk not sure if theres one near u

kar93 · 01/01/2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by new_world_disor
my local maidonhead aquatics sell that stuff...

www.fishkeeper.co.uk not sure if theres one near u

Thanks for that. Theres one about 1 hour away.

01/01/2008, 02:22 PM	#26
xraydoc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 201	yes, in order to supply flow to both you will need a bigger pump than you would if you were not dual supplying the fuge and main return line. I use an oceanrunner 3500 as my return pump, very quiet and affordable, but it is maybe slightly underpowered for my apllication I think. I would certainly consider it though. http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=32 __________________ "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." ~Loren Eiseley

01/01/2008, 02:38 PM	#29
xraydoc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 201	yeah, that is what I am using. Just go to Lowes and they have all the fittings you need. __________________ "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." ~Loren Eiseley

01/01/2008, 02:57 PM	#32
xraydoc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 201	Sure, flexible drain pipe is fine. __________________ "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." ~Loren Eiseley

01/01/2008, 03:00 PM	#33
xraydoc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 201	Most people think the best thing to do is drain water from the tank directly into the skimmer section. I personally would not drain to the fuge and I dont know anyone who does. (Not to say that it cant be done) __________________ "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water." ~Loren Eiseley

01/01/2008, 02:34 PM	#27
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Ive looked at the models on melevs site and i think Model F would be the best. Ive just been looking around on the internet and ive found some unions with ball valves. would these be ok?

01/01/2008, 02:37 PM	#28
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Could i use this to drain the water from the tank.

01/01/2008, 02:40 PM	#30
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	I dont know if theresa lowes in the UK but ill have a look on ebay

01/01/2008, 03:57 PM	#34
new_world_disor Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cardiff, wales Posts: 1,393	my local maidonhead aquatics sell that stuff... www.fishkeeper.co.uk not sure if theres one near u