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05/31/2007, 12:16 PM
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How does a SCWD work?
I am setting up a closed loop system for my tank (it's not drilled). How do the SCWDs work? Are they outside the tank? Where are they connected?
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05/31/2007, 01:56 PM
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Yes, SCWD are outside the tank, and they are usually hooked up between your 2 returns to the tank.
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05/31/2007, 02:55 PM
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05/31/2007, 09:33 PM
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Thank you!!!
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05/31/2007, 11:01 PM
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Actually you can run them enternal or external, makes no difference. My closed loop is almost exactly like the one pictured although I use tubing so have less elbows.
I actually have two of them running on my system and they both have gone over 2 years without problems. I had one freeze up recently but it soaked clean with a little vinegar and is back in action. Considering how little maintenance I have given them they have held up pretty well. Everyone swears they kill flow, but I think for the price, they are nice little device.
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but is a sin to make to die corals for superficialitie of who leads the bathtub. Current Tank Info: 150G LeeMar Starphire |
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05/31/2007, 11:45 PM
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How does a scwd work?
It's all explained in this thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=845649 but if you're too lazy to read it the answer is fairies. Last edited by 567a; 05/31/2007 at 11:52 PM. |
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