Glass Holes Return Kit

Barro777 · 01/04/2012, 10:20 AM

Happy New Year, folks

I was going to order a 700 gph overflow drill kit from Glass Holes, but then decided to browse their web site to see if I might get something over and above that to tag along, and I came across their return kits.

I thought, if I am getting an overflow drill kit, I might as well get a return kit, too. But then they have a 1/2" (http://www.glass-holes.com/1-2-Inch-...t-return50.htm) and 3/4" returns. Which size do you think I want for the 40 g tank with Mag 5 return pump?

One other question. That return bulkhead. Where do I want to locate it? Above the water level? Or under?

jzdad · 01/04/2012, 11:26 AM

Either 1 is good , put the overflow on the left side and the return on the right side under the water but close to the top and put a little hole on the end of return closest to the bulkhead to cause a siphon break( This stops all the water from backing down into your sump that can overflow onto your floor once air is sucked in)

SaltyAl · 01/04/2012, 11:28 AM

For my 700 gph overflow kit, they recommended a 3/4" return kit and a mag 7 for my 46 gallon tank.

Al

jzdad · 01/04/2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltyAl

For my 700 gph overflow kit, they recommended a 3/4" return kit and a mag 7 for my 46 gallon tank.

Al

1+ on the pump I also used a mag 7 on mine but was just answering the placement of return thanks Al

Barro777 · 01/04/2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks, folks. 3/4" and Mag 7 it is.

mjm7757 · 01/04/2012, 05:27 PM

Yep, I would second the 3/4" and mag 7. That way, if you ever decide to upgrade, the drill for the 3/4" will be useful again.

01/04/2012, 10:20 AM	#1
Barro777 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 173	Glass Holes Return Kit Happy New Year, folks I was going to order a 700 gph overflow drill kit from Glass Holes, but then decided to browse their web site to see if I might get something over and above that to tag along, and I came across their return kits. I thought, if I am getting an overflow drill kit, I might as well get a return kit, too. But then they have a 1/2" (http://www.glass-holes.com/1-2-Inch-...t-return50.htm) and 3/4" returns. Which size do you think I want for the 40 g tank with Mag 5 return pump? One other question. That return bulkhead. Where do I want to locate it? Above the water level? Or under?

01/04/2012, 11:26 AM	#2
jzdad Love2Reef Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rosedale, NY Posts: 414	Either 1 is good , put the overflow on the left side and the return on the right side under the water but close to the top and put a little hole on the end of return closest to the bulkhead to cause a siphon break( This stops all the water from backing down into your sump that can overflow onto your floor once air is sucked in) __________________ Things ain't always what they appear to be........Trust me! Current Tank Info: 80g , ATI 6 bulb fixture, Omega 150 skimmer

01/04/2012, 11:28 AM	#3
SaltyAl Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 150	For my 700 gph overflow kit, they recommended a 3/4" return kit and a mag 7 for my 46 gallon tank. Al __________________ Ah, now eventually you do plan to have dinosaurs on your, on your dinosaur tour, right? Hello?

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Barro777 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 173	Thanks, folks. 3/4" and Mag 7 it is.

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mjm7757 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 60	Yep, I would second the 3/4" and mag 7. That way, if you ever decide to upgrade, the drill for the 3/4" will be useful again.