adding baffle

rayn · 10/06/2010, 06:13 PM

I need to add or re put in a baffle in my sump that is already running. I am thinking I need to shut it all down and drain my sump as much as I can then exopy in the baffle. Is there a easier way? I have epoxy that will set up under water, but holding the baffle up straight would be the problem there. Any suggestions?

neoalchemist74 · 10/06/2010, 06:52 PM

You can use a hot glue gun just to hold it in place while you apply the real glue.

RocketSurgeon · 10/07/2010, 10:24 AM

Take pictures and let us know the outcome, so when I have to do the same, I'll have someone else's take on it. :-)

They have said my lexan is not going to stick to my glass forever.

mcoomer · 10/07/2010, 05:20 PM

If you can't take the water out of the sump, use magnets. You'll need quite a few to secure the baffle but it should work. Get some neodymium magnets, epoxy coated for the inside and bare ones for the outside, place them on the sump to form a framework on the front and back of the baffle and you're done. You'll need 8 or each type to make it work. You can buy bare magnets and dip them yourself to save a little dough.

Mike

rayn · 10/07/2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcoomer

If you can't take the water out of the sump, use magnets. You'll need quite a few to secure the baffle but it should work. Get some neodymium magnets, epoxy coated for the inside and bare ones for the outside, place them on the sump to form a framework on the front and back of the baffle and you're done. You'll need 8 or each type to make it work. You can buy bare magnets and dip them yourself to save a little dough.

Mike

I like that idea. Might try that one being it would be easier then draining.

mcoomer · 10/07/2010, 06:39 PM

Yeah, magnets work great. Some of them have grip strength of 20+ lbs. You won't need that much. Maybe something in the 12-15lb range depending on what you're doing with the baffle. Just make sure that you buy epoxy magnets or dip them yourself for use underwater. Bare magnets will corrode, leach metals into your tank, and deteriorate if kept in saltwater.

Mike

10/06/2010, 06:13 PM	#1
rayn Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pekin, Il Posts: 2,864	adding baffle I need to add or re put in a baffle in my sump that is already running. I am thinking I need to shut it all down and drain my sump as much as I can then exopy in the baffle. Is there a easier way? I have epoxy that will set up under water, but holding the baffle up straight would be the problem there. Any suggestions? __________________ Currently changing, stay tuned for new details...

10/06/2010, 06:52 PM	#2
neoalchemist74 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 627	You can use a hot glue gun just to hold it in place while you apply the real glue. __________________ You have two ears and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you talk. Current Tank Info: in progress

10/07/2010, 05:20 PM	#4
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	If you can't take the water out of the sump, use magnets. You'll need quite a few to secure the baffle but it should work. Get some neodymium magnets, epoxy coated for the inside and bare ones for the outside, place them on the sump to form a framework on the front and back of the baffle and you're done. You'll need 8 or each type to make it work. You can buy bare magnets and dip them yourself to save a little dough. Mike __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors Last edited by mcoomer; 10/07/2010 at 05:26 PM.

10/07/2010, 06:39 PM	#6
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	Yeah, magnets work great. Some of them have grip strength of 20+ lbs. You won't need that much. Maybe something in the 12-15lb range depending on what you're doing with the baffle. Just make sure that you buy epoxy magnets or dip them yourself for use underwater. Bare magnets will corrode, leach metals into your tank, and deteriorate if kept in saltwater. Mike __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors

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RocketSurgeon Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 653	Take pictures and let us know the outcome, so when I have to do the same, I'll have someone else's take on it. :-) They have said my lexan is not going to stick to my glass forever.