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Wade2185 · 05/25/2004, 10:41 AM

I am ordering a 4 way unit from Paul today and I have a plumbing question. I would like to have more than 4 returns in my tank. Is it possible to come off of one of the 4 outlets on the Oceanmotions and have 3 returns? Could I make the middle one a revolution and have the other two be normal outputs? Would the revolution work?

Travis · 05/25/2004, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by Wade2185
I am ordering a 4 way unit from Paul today and I have a plumbing question. I would like to have more than 4 returns in my tank. Is it possible to come off of one of the 4 outlets on the Oceanmotions and have 3 returns? Could I make the middle one a revolution and have the other two be normal outputs? Would the revolution work?

If you want more than 4 outlets why not go with the 8-way?

To answer your question, you could make as many outlets branch off from each outlet as you want. I'm guessing the revolution would work in that coniguration as long as you are getting enough water pressure to it.

hammerhead · 05/25/2004, 07:21 PM

Here is the new tank with everything transfered over. I like the new look and the added flow.

weatherson · 05/25/2004, 07:26 PM

If your Rose Anemone is any indicator, the flow is good as it appears to be very happy.

Very nice looking tank.

Joseph

David P · 05/25/2004, 07:56 PM

Ok heres my new HD 4way on an ampmaster 2700 (soon to swap out impellers to make a 3600) plumbed into the bottom of my new 120.

I will change the plumbing on the right side to eliminate the extra 90s (change of plan half way through)

heres a side shot, showing it doesnt take up much space under in the stand.

Here Im filling the tank for the first time to check for leaks. NONE! The 45s are temporary, they will remain in the front, but cut down so their not so ugly. Even after I filled the 24" tall tank, water still rolls quite nicely at the surface. After it was full I tried to remove a 45, and water started splashing out the top.

Konadog · 05/25/2004, 08:20 PM

Dave, why use any 90Ã‚Â°'s at all? Looks like you can go straight out of the HD 4 way with the flex straight up into the tank. Point all your valves straight down.

BTW, nice tank

David P · 05/25/2004, 08:41 PM

ken, like I said, change of plans half way through.... I already had the 90s glued on.

DerekW · 05/26/2004, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Konadog
You guy's are cracking me up!

Of course Ken, I could get the bird and the monkey, then I'd have Finch & Cimps .

HAR HAR HAR HAR

tor101898 · 05/26/2004, 02:32 PM

alright now you're killing me

Konadog · 05/26/2004, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by DerekW
Of course Ken, I could get the bird and the monkey, then I'd have Finch & Cimps .

HAR HAR HAR HAR

Silver Vortex · 05/30/2004, 11:09 PM

wow, I just read all 33 pages...only took me about 3 hours too. Good stuff, great product.

Im currently purchasing a 75 AGA with a overflow (they call it a megaflow). Apparently the company says the overflow can take 600GPH. The intake is 1" and the return is 3/4". I plan on having a sump with refug under the tank. Is it possible to somehow have a oceans 4 system with this stuff only and no closed loop just for the 4? Does that make sense? Would it be too much flow for the refuge?

I guess what im asking is, is it possible to run the oceans 4 off the 3/4 return, and would it get enough flow?

If this doesnt make sense in the morning, Ill try to rephrase it...late at night + 3 hours reading = crappy thought process.

John

hammerhead · 05/30/2004, 11:30 PM

I have dual overflows in my 75 AGA. The overflows are 1". The return from the pump is 3/4 with a fitting to enlarge it to 1". the plumbing up to the 4way is 1"then it is reduced to3 /4 on the output side of the 4way. Im using a mag 12 for my return im getting excellant flow with this setup. I don't need any PH in the tank with this setup. the overflows are rated at 700gph each I have a 5 foot head loss so I guessing it's arroung 1000 gph flow through the tank. Hope that helps

Serge · 06/01/2004, 07:17 PM

Hello everyone.
I have been really busy with work, here are some updated pics of my tank & the revolutions

Travis · 06/01/2004, 08:23 PM

Serge, that pic turned out a little small. Could you post a bigger one?

Thanks

Lunchbucket · 06/01/2004, 08:55 PM

yeah WAY WAY too small!!

Lunchbucket

golf nut · 06/02/2004, 11:30 PM

shhhhh! Serge is testing the new nano 4 way

Lunchbucket · 06/03/2004, 04:32 AM

LOL - a leak from the inside of the company huh Paul

most of the time it is someone else that leaks who is testing what...LOL

can we see pics? updates?

STILL LOVE my 4-way. it is AWESOME. my corals absolutely love it. amazing piece of equip!

Lunchbucket

Easily Distracted · 06/03/2004, 09:11 AM

Are the regular 4-ways going to be available anytime soon?

cannon2222 · 06/03/2004, 10:02 AM

wow what a thread!!!
paul what a great idea... im planning a 100 right now. was thinking about using a couple of sea swirls but i gonna redo my plumming and budget plans a bit so i can get your product.

phil

AcroSteve · 06/04/2004, 02:58 PM

What about the specs on the new 4 way? Port size, max flow, estimated availablility and price?

hammerhead · 06/04/2004, 03:49 PM

oops lol

mikeo1210 · 06/04/2004, 05:14 PM

These obviously cut down a pump's flow rate by a fair percentage (w/ all the angles, etc) but, what amount? Has it been tested?

doody · 06/04/2004, 05:57 PM

Dude you gotta make a smaller version for nano tanks. Like 5 gallons.

Mai · 06/04/2004, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by doody
Dude you gotta make a smaller version for nano tanks. Like 5 gallons.

That would be sweet

AcroSteve · 06/04/2004, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by mikeo1210
These obviously cut down a pump's flow rate by a fair percentage (w/ all the angles, etc) but, what amount? Has it been tested?

I figure it is no worse than a 90. For either unit only.

05/25/2004, 07:21 PM	#803
hammerhead Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Clara,Ca Posts: 3,108	new Tank new flow with 4way Here is the new tank with everything transfered over. I like the new look and the added flow. __________________ Michael PH 8.2 DKH 10 CAL 480 SG 1.025 Current Tank Info: New 95g cube being setup

05/25/2004, 07:56 PM	#805
David P Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Valencia, So Cal Posts: 3,288	Ok heres my new HD 4way on an ampmaster 2700 (soon to swap out impellers to make a 3600) plumbed into the bottom of my new 120. I will change the plumbing on the right side to eliminate the extra 90s (change of plan half way through) heres a side shot, showing it doesnt take up much space under in the stand. Here Im filling the tank for the first time to check for leaks. NONE! The 45s are temporary, they will remain in the front, but cut down so their not so ugly. Even after I filled the 24" tall tank, water still rolls quite nicely at the surface. After it was full I tried to remove a 45, and water started splashing out the top. __________________ I don't have to be nice, Im being honest Current Tank Info: 120g bare bottom, 250w de in ROIII+, Amp Master closed loop through Oceans Motion, 60g fuge

05/25/2004, 08:20 PM	#806
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Dave, why use any 90Ã‚Â°'s at all? Looks like you can go straight out of the HD 4 way with the flex straight up into the tank. Point all your valves straight down. BTW, nice tank __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

05/25/2004, 08:41 PM	#807
David P Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Valencia, So Cal Posts: 3,288	ken, like I said, change of plans half way through.... I already had the 90s glued on. __________________ I don't have to be nice, Im being honest Current Tank Info: 120g bare bottom, 250w de in ROIII+, Amp Master closed loop through Oceans Motion, 60g fuge

05/26/2004, 02:32 PM	#809
tor101898 Plankton27 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Staten Island,NEW YORK Posts: 582	alright now you're killing me __________________ Alex "The sea is everything... An emmense reservoir of nature where i roam at will...." CAPT. NEMO Current Tank Info: Marineland DD 200 gallon, custom built stand 50"L X 38"W X 33"H,I-tech 400 skimmer with tunze 9410 and 9420 pumps, custom made MRC sump, Two Vortech Mp40w.

05/25/2004, 10:41 AM	#801
Wade2185 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 537	I am ordering a 4 way unit from Paul today and I have a plumbing question. I would like to have more than 4 returns in my tank. Is it possible to come off of one of the 4 outlets on the Oceanmotions and have 3 returns? Could I make the middle one a revolution and have the other two be normal outputs? Would the revolution work?

05/25/2004, 07:26 PM	#804
weatherson Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,022	If your Rose Anemone is any indicator, the flow is good as it appears to be very happy. Very nice looking tank. Joseph

05/30/2004, 11:09 PM	#811
Silver Vortex Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 240	wow, I just read all 33 pages...only took me about 3 hours too. Good stuff, great product. Im currently purchasing a 75 AGA with a overflow (they call it a megaflow). Apparently the company says the overflow can take 600GPH. The intake is 1" and the return is 3/4". I plan on having a sump with refug under the tank. Is it possible to somehow have a oceans 4 system with this stuff only and no closed loop just for the 4? Does that make sense? Would it be too much flow for the refuge? I guess what im asking is, is it possible to run the oceans 4 off the 3/4 return, and would it get enough flow? If this doesnt make sense in the morning, Ill try to rephrase it...late at night + 3 hours reading = crappy thought process. John

05/30/2004, 11:30 PM	#812
hammerhead Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Clara,Ca Posts: 3,108	I have dual overflows in my 75 AGA. The overflows are 1". The return from the pump is 3/4 with a fitting to enlarge it to 1". the plumbing up to the 4way is 1"then it is reduced to3 /4 on the output side of the 4way. Im using a mag 12 for my return im getting excellant flow with this setup. I don't need any PH in the tank with this setup. the overflows are rated at 700gph each I have a 5 foot head loss so I guessing it's arroung 1000 gph flow through the tank. Hope that helps __________________ Michael PH 8.2 DKH 10 CAL 480 SG 1.025 Current Tank Info: New 95g cube being setup

06/01/2004, 07:17 PM	#813
Serge Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 69	Hello everyone. I have been really busy with work, here are some updated pics of my tank & the revolutions

06/01/2004, 08:23 PM	#814
Travis 10 and over club Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,525	Serge, that pic turned out a little small. Could you post a bigger one? Thanks __________________ TOTM August 08 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Current Tank Info: 280 sps w/ 75 LPS, 75 refugium, 120 sump

06/01/2004, 08:55 PM	#815
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	yeah WAY WAY too small!! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

06/02/2004, 11:30 PM	#816
golf nut Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: just north of Toronto, Canada Posts: 481	shhhhh! Serge is testing the new nano 4 way

06/03/2004, 04:32 AM	#817
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	LOL - a leak from the inside of the company huh Paul most of the time it is someone else that leaks who is testing what...LOL can we see pics? updates? STILL LOVE my 4-way. it is AWESOME. my corals absolutely love it. amazing piece of equip! Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

06/03/2004, 09:11 AM	#818
Easily Distracted Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 1,592	Are the regular 4-ways going to be available anytime soon? __________________ Custom Made and DIY are NOT the same thing. Brand New and Used for 3 Weeks are NOT the same thing. Current Tank Info: Dr. Frankenstein's lab

06/03/2004, 10:02 AM	#819
cannon2222 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waco, Tx. Posts: 18	wow what a thread!!! paul what a great idea... im planning a 100 right now. was thinking about using a couple of sea swirls but i gonna redo my plumming and budget plans a bit so i can get your product. phil __________________ For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be may brother. William Shakesspeare Current Tank Info: Glass 45 FOWLR... Planning a 100 Reef...

06/04/2004, 02:58 PM	#820
AcroSteve Make my Funk a P-Funk Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Electric Avenue Posts: 5,092	What about the specs on the new 4 way? Port size, max flow, estimated availablility and price? __________________ **************** "Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em." -- The Webb Wilder Credo -- don't go ninjin' nobody that don't need ninjin'! Current Tank Info: 220g custom plywood. SPS heavy with Sequence Hammerhead return with 4-Way OM. Tunze 6100, 6200 and Wavebox. 5000btu DIY Chiller. Lighting is 10K mh 250W / VHO Actinic Skimer - H&S A200-2x1260

06/04/2004, 03:49 PM	#821
hammerhead Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Santa Clara,Ca Posts: 3,108	oops lol __________________ Michael PH 8.2 DKH 10 CAL 480 SG 1.025 Current Tank Info: New 95g cube being setup

06/04/2004, 05:14 PM	#822
mikeo1210 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca Posts: 1,611	These obviously cut down a pump's flow rate by a fair percentage (w/ all the angles, etc) but, what amount? Has it been tested?

06/04/2004, 05:57 PM	#823
doody Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: youngstown,Ohio Posts: 1,880	Dude you gotta make a smaller version for nano tanks. Like 5 gallons. __________________ Thanks, Robert Current Tank Info: 29g softie/lps tank, 125 in da worx