Setup of Salt mixing

Nanz · 12/12/2007, 02:01 PM

I have a brute trash can I use to mix salt in and I wanted to run a piece of PVC to the bottom to connect my external pump to fill the DT with.

Anyways.. what is the best way to connect my pump to the trash can.

On the lower part of the trashcan...

1) Should I use a uniseal

or

2) bulkhead

I really dont want to ruin my brute trash can but I want to connect it to an external pump.

AlexB650 · 12/12/2007, 02:26 PM

well, then just use flex tubing and simply make sure you prime the pump

mg426 · 12/12/2007, 02:28 PM

I would just use a submersible pump, but out of the two choices I would think a bulkhead would be the way to go.

Toddrtrex · 12/12/2007, 02:30 PM

You can just go over the top of the brute, might be a little extra work but it can be done. So it is an option if you don't want to cut the can.

Basically you are making an upside down U tube. At the top of it but a "T" with a screw on end cap. On the end that goes into the trash can put a ball valve. (( hook up to the pump )) close the ball valve, unscrew the cap and pour some of the water into the pipe until it is full. Screw the cap back on, turn on the pump, open the ball valve, and there you go.

The top of the upsidedown U tube would look similar to this ---
(( for my undrilled sump with an external pump ))

Nanz · 12/12/2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toddrtrex
You can just go over the top of the brute, might be a little extra work but it can be done. So it is an option if you don't want to cut the can.

Basically you are making an upside down U tube. At the top of it but a "T" with a screw on end cap. On the end that goes into the trash can put a ball valve. (( hook up to the pump )) close the ball valve, unscrew the cap and pour some of the water into the pipe until it is full. Screw the cap back on, turn on the pump, open the ball valve, and there you go.

The top of the upsidedown U tube would look similar to this ---
(( for my undrilled sump with an external pump ))

Thats brilliant!

Yea, I wanted a way to prime the pump but could not figure it out.

Thanks

Toddrtrex · 12/12/2007, 04:09 PM

You're welcome, glad I could help.

12/12/2007, 02:01 PM	#1
Nanz Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,389	Setup of Salt mixing I have a brute trash can I use to mix salt in and I wanted to run a piece of PVC to the bottom to connect my external pump to fill the DT with. Anyways.. what is the best way to connect my pump to the trash can. On the lower part of the trashcan... 1) Should I use a uniseal or 2) bulkhead I really dont want to ruin my brute trash can but I want to connect it to an external pump. __________________ S.G. = 1.025, Temp = 78.5, pH = 8.00 Ca = 550 ppm, Alk = 176 ppm (9.85 dKH), Mg = 1300 ppm NO3 = 0.97 ppm, PO4 = 0.07 ppm Nuvo 30, Razor Nano LED, Tunze ATO, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Vortec mp10,

12/12/2007, 02:28 PM	#3
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	I would just use a submersible pump, but out of the two choices I would think a bulkhead would be the way to go. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

12/12/2007, 02:30 PM	#4
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	You can just go over the top of the brute, might be a little extra work but it can be done. So it is an option if you don't want to cut the can. Basically you are making an upside down U tube. At the top of it but a "T" with a screw on end cap. On the end that goes into the trash can put a ball valve. (( hook up to the pump )) close the ball valve, unscrew the cap and pour some of the water into the pipe until it is full. Screw the cap back on, turn on the pump, open the ball valve, and there you go. The top of the upsidedown U tube would look similar to this --- (( for my undrilled sump with an external pump )) __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/12/2007, 04:09 PM	#6
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	You're welcome, glad I could help. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

12/12/2007, 02:26 PM	#2
AlexB650 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 275	well, then just use flex tubing and simply make sure you prime the pump