How do I plumb an eheim return pump externally?

BeanMachine · 05/19/2010, 02:06 PM

Hello,

Please bare with me. I'd like to use hard pvc for all the plumbing. My sump's return section is plumbed with a bulkhead to run the return pump externally.

How do I plumb the eheim into the bulkhead? And how should I connect PVC from the eheim back up to the tank's two bulkheads?

Thanks for the help,

Cody

Spssteven · 05/19/2010, 02:13 PM

Use the barb fitting it comes with and then put a little peice of rubber house on it then
get two barb fitting to slip so you can
connect it to the PVC.

like this^^^

Spssteven · 05/19/2010, 02:14 PM

They are kinda loud when plumed externaly, expecialy in a small room

BeanMachine · 05/19/2010, 03:30 PM

What's the best way to plug the bulkhead? I'd rather have a bit of heat rather than hear a loud pump all the time.

laverda · 05/19/2010, 06:11 PM

Just screw a plug in to the bulk head if it is threaded. If it is not you can glue a plug in.

BeanMachine · 05/19/2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laverda

Just screw a plug in to the bulk head if it is threaded. If it is not you can glue a plug in.

Cool, yeah its threaded. That's what I'll do. Hehe, thanks Steven and Steve for the help!

So Return Pump > barb (provided) > vinyl hose > barb > PVC?

Does it matter where I put in the "Y" fitting so I can split the returns to either side of the tank?

Will just gluing the pvc into slip bulkheads for the returns be enough to support the pvc pipe behind the tank? It will end up looking like a big Y.

No glue necessary on the drain right? Just the returns?

Thanks everyone!

Spssteven · 05/19/2010, 07:12 PM

Yes correct ^*

BeanMachine · 05/19/2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spssteven

Yes correct ^*

Yes, yes, yes, and yes? Or just yes?

lowbudget · 05/19/2010, 07:23 PM

plug it up put some teflon if you wan more secure put some silicone on the inside hope you dont have water yet you need to update your sig

BeanMachine · 05/19/2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowbudget

plug it up put some teflon if you wan more secure put some silicone on the inside hope you dont have water yet you need to update your sig

Teflon on the threads, ya definitely. So like a big blob of silicone on the other side of the bulkhead (inside of the sump)?

Nope, no water... just a bunch of crap everywhere. Your old skimmer, two mp20's and an mp40w, tek 8 bulb with geisman lamps...

I was planning on racking everyone's brain this Friday on how I get get this tank filled. I've only got like 6 jugs and I'm not set up to make my own saltwater. I've got a truck, so maybe someone from the club would let me borrow a holding container, some line, and a pump... any ideas?

laverda · 05/20/2010, 12:12 AM

I have a 100 g container, hose and pump you can use.

lowbudget · 05/20/2010, 12:43 AM

we can talk at the meeting

05/19/2010, 02:06 PM	#1
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	How do I plumb an eheim return pump externally? Hello, Please bare with me. I'd like to use hard pvc for all the plumbing. My sump's return section is plumbed with a bulkhead to run the return pump externally. How do I plumb the eheim into the bulkhead? And how should I connect PVC from the eheim back up to the tank's two bulkheads? Thanks for the help, Cody __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

05/19/2010, 02:13 PM	#2
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	Use the barb fitting it comes with and then put a little peice of rubber house on it then get two barb fitting to slip so you can connect it to the PVC. like this^^^ __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

05/19/2010, 02:14 PM	#3
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	They are kinda loud when plumed externaly, expecialy in a small room __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

05/19/2010, 03:30 PM	#4
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	What's the best way to plug the bulkhead? I'd rather have a bit of heat rather than hear a loud pump all the time. __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

05/19/2010, 06:11 PM	#5
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	Just screw a plug in to the bulk head if it is threaded. If it is not you can glue a plug in. __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

05/19/2010, 07:12 PM	#7
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	Yes correct ^* __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

05/19/2010, 07:23 PM	#9
lowbudget Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,258	plug it up put some teflon if you wan more secure put some silicone on the inside hope you dont have water yet you need to update your sig

05/20/2010, 12:12 AM	#11
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	I have a 100 g container, hose and pump you can use. __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

05/20/2010, 12:43 AM	#12
lowbudget Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,258	we can talk at the meeting

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