Locklines comming out of overflow
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Topic: Locklines comming out of overflow
Posted By: dukester48
Subject: Locklines comming out of overflow
Date Posted: October 20 2005 at 3:27pm
| Im setting up my 55 and when I had it drilled I have a 1" for the overflow output and then 3/4" for my return.., I wanted to have 4 outputs(lockline) coming out of the overflow box..., has anyone had experience w/ this I dont know where to start I need the 3/4" hose attatched to the bulkhead(which I should be able to handle on my own), but then split it in 4 then drill the overflow box and have water-tight connections on the outside of the overflow box for the lockline to attach I dont know what hardware to purchase and was hoping somone w/ experience w/ this could give a hardware list and know where to purchase it... |
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Posted By: Xacttech
Date Posted: October 20 2005 at 4:56pm
| I wouldn't do that. |
Posted By: dukester48
Date Posted: October 20 2005 at 5:12pm
| why is that...?�? |
Posted By: dukester48
Date Posted: October 20 2005 at 5:31pm
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Has anyone done this..., is it expensive??? is that why you say not to do it?
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Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 20 2005 at 5:39pm
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Marine Aquatic's has everything you would need. Call Eric! ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: October 21 2005 at 1:43am
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I wouldn't do it that way either. A 55 with a 1" overflow to the sump can't handle a pump big enough to produce the flow required by four return nozzles. Two 1/2" nozzles is the best you could do. You could look at some existing systems and talk to their owners about the plumbing so that you avoid building a system that doesn't work. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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