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jlehigh · 12/23/2004, 03:40 PM

estimating is a strong word

The hand test. My 3/4" outlets are putting out allot more preasure than my 1/2" 300pgh powerheads.

So if the diameter is larger yet the preasure is still stronger that means allot more flow.

I guess I could perform a bucket test with the OM switched off while at it's peak output through the outlets being measured... (Not real high on my priorities at the moment)

Beenalongtime79 · 12/23/2004, 06:21 PM

hehe... I was just wondering... no biggie. Glad you are getting lots o' flow out of those things.

Peace,
John H.

saltyFISHscales · 01/20/2005, 11:53 AM

Looks like there hasn't been a post on here for a long time. I'll try to start it up with some questions...
I just got my Squirt for x-mas and have been delaying the install because I'm not sure if I should go with a closed loop or just integrate the Squirt with my current return system.
My current return set up goes like this:
MAG 12 returning to a 3/4" Seaswirl, my tank is a 60 gallon cube, 24"x24"x24". Plus I also have a cheeseball Maxi jet to help with the flow. (i hate the look of powerheads) So my dilema is if I should purchase an external pump and create a closed loop system, (which I have never done) or purchase a MAG 24 and use that for my return to the Squirt, plus I'll "T" that off with a ball valve to my chiller. Does anyone have suggestions, ideas, or comments?

saltyFISHscales · 01/20/2005, 11:58 AM

here are some pics of what it currently looks like...

moumda · 01/20/2005, 02:42 PM

IMO closed loop is the way to go. Check out Melev's web site for an easy closed loop diy. You can get max flow out of the pump because you don't have head pressure to worry about.

javajaws · 01/20/2005, 05:04 PM

OK, since this thread has been revived I'll ask a question:

I've got 8 (yes, 8) return holes in my tank drilled for closed loop returns. 4 are drilled in one side end of the tank, and another 4 are drilled in the opposite side end. The four holes on each end are roughyl located in separate corners (spaced away from the edges and top/bottom). Both the front and back of the tank will be viewable and will not have rock against them.

4 of these returns will be connected to a OM HD 4-way with a Sequence 3200SEQ21 (this is phase 1) and the other 4 returns plumbed to a Squirt with a 1000 GPH pump (this is the phase 2 closed loop).

So my question is: should I plumb the HD 4-way and Sequence to the upper 4 return holes, or the bottom 4 return holes. Stated another way: more flow near the top, or more flow near the bottom?

BTW, this will be a BB/SPS tank.

- Jason

Dog boy Dave · 03/11/2006, 01:45 PM

Tried a search and cant seem to find the source. Would someone please post the link to the source of the Ocean Motion wavemaker?
Thanks
Dave

JohnL · 03/11/2006, 01:45 PM

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=797945

01/20/2005, 05:04 PM	#1006
javajaws Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,620	OK, since this thread has been revived I'll ask a question: I've got 8 (yes, 8) return holes in my tank drilled for closed loop returns. 4 are drilled in one side end of the tank, and another 4 are drilled in the opposite side end. The four holes on each end are roughyl located in separate corners (spaced away from the edges and top/bottom). Both the front and back of the tank will be viewable and will not have rock against them. 4 of these returns will be connected to a OM HD 4-way with a Sequence 3200SEQ21 (this is phase 1) and the other 4 returns plumbed to a Squirt with a 1000 GPH pump (this is the phase 2 closed loop). So my question is: should I plumb the HD 4-way and Sequence to the upper 4 return holes, or the bottom 4 return holes. Stated another way: more flow near the top, or more flow near the bottom? BTW, this will be a BB/SPS tank. - Jason __________________ Everyone has an opinion. Accept the fact now that someone isn't going to like yours sooner or later. Current Tank Info: 110g in-wall, ATI 8x54w T5, 2xMP40es, SRO XP-2000i, 2-part Ca/Alk, Apex controlled

12/23/2004, 03:40 PM	#1001
jlehigh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 258	estimating is a strong word The hand test. My 3/4" outlets are putting out allot more preasure than my 1/2" 300pgh powerheads. So if the diameter is larger yet the preasure is still stronger that means allot more flow. I guess I could perform a bucket test with the OM switched off while at it's peak output through the outlets being measured... (Not real high on my priorities at the moment)

12/23/2004, 06:21 PM	#1002
Beenalongtime79 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,437	hehe... I was just wondering... no biggie. Glad you are getting lots o' flow out of those things. Peace, John H.

01/20/2005, 11:53 AM	#1003
saltyFISHscales Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: cali Posts: 310	Looks like there hasn't been a post on here for a long time. I'll try to start it up with some questions... I just got my Squirt for x-mas and have been delaying the install because I'm not sure if I should go with a closed loop or just integrate the Squirt with my current return system. My current return set up goes like this: MAG 12 returning to a 3/4" Seaswirl, my tank is a 60 gallon cube, 24"x24"x24". Plus I also have a cheeseball Maxi jet to help with the flow. (i hate the look of powerheads) So my dilema is if I should purchase an external pump and create a closed loop system, (which I have never done) or purchase a MAG 24 and use that for my return to the Squirt, plus I'll "T" that off with a ball valve to my chiller. Does anyone have suggestions, ideas, or comments?

01/20/2005, 11:58 AM	#1004
saltyFISHscales Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: cali Posts: 310	here are some pics of what it currently looks like...

01/20/2005, 02:42 PM	#1005
moumda Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Dakota Posts: 991	IMO closed loop is the way to go. Check out Melev's web site for an easy closed loop diy. You can get max flow out of the pump because you don't have head pressure to worry about.

03/11/2006, 01:45 PM	#1007
Dog boy Dave Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 1,441	Tried a search and cant seem to find the source. Would someone please post the link to the source of the Ocean Motion wavemaker? Thanks Dave

03/11/2006, 01:45 PM	#1008
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=797945