WMAS Discussion Forum : Drain design question http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:35:59 +0000 Sun, 28 May 2006 16:48:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12493 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Drain design question : I found a similar solution as...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115481&title=drain-design-question#115481 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: May 28 2006 at 4:48pm

I found a similar solution as John and Dion with a curl of drain pipe at the bottom and Chaeto wrapped around it. Chaeto is an excellent bubble disperser. You are welcome to visit to see how it works.

Edited by Mark Peterson - May 28 2006 at 4:49pm]]> Sun, 28 May 2006 16:48:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115481&title=drain-design-question#115481 <![CDATA[Drain design question : I have two drains in most tanks.1...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115471&title=drain-design-question#115471 Author: Dion Richins
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Posted: May 28 2006 at 12:19pm

I have two drains in most tanks. 1 to the filter sock the other into the refug. to feed it. The one to the refug. makes a turn when it enters the water and I grow the cheto around it. That acts like a natural cushion for the bubbles.



Edited by Holdencraft 33 - May 28 2006 at 7:16pm]]> Sun, 28 May 2006 12:19:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115471&title=drain-design-question#115471 <![CDATA[Drain design question : My drain hasa 45 degree elbow...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115469&title=drain-design-question#115469 Author: jfinch
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Posted: May 28 2006 at 12:08pm

My drain has a 45 degree elbow at the end with the elbow just barely submerged.  This keeps it quiet and minimizes bubbles.  But I also use durso standpipes and dursos work by sucking in air so there will always be bubbles if you're using a durso.  I still get a lot of spray in this side of my sump caused by all those bubbles popping at the suface.  Not sure if there's a way around that.



Edited by jfinch - May 28 2006 at 12:08pm]]> Sun, 28 May 2006 12:08:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115469&title=drain-design-question#115469 <![CDATA[Drain design question : These are all solutions but what...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115468&title=drain-design-question#115468 Author: ewaldsreef
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Posted: May 28 2006 at 11:35am

These are all solutions but what I am looking for if it is possible is a way to desing the pvc in a way that it reduceses the spray. If that is not possible I may need to install a gate valve because I dont have room for a sock]]> Sun, 28 May 2006 11:35:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115468&title=drain-design-question#115468 <![CDATA[Drain design question : gate valves are great, but if...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115467&title=drain-design-question#115467 Author: Corey Price
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Posted: May 28 2006 at 11:15am

gate valves are great, but if you can live with a filter sock, so be it.]]> Sun, 28 May 2006 11:15:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115467&title=drain-design-question#115467 <![CDATA[Drain design question : Filter sock ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115416&title=drain-design-question#115416 Author: Dion Richins
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Posted: May 27 2006 at 2:32pm

Filter sock]]> Sat, 27 May 2006 14:32:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115416&title=drain-design-question#115416 <![CDATA[Drain design question : put a ball valve on your drain...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115411&title=drain-design-question#115411 Author: Kyle
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Posted: May 27 2006 at 1:58pm

put a ball valve on your drain line and restrict it until your overflow suspends enough water in it to not let any air bubbles through the pipes]]> Sat, 27 May 2006 13:58:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115411&title=drain-design-question#115411 <![CDATA[Drain design question : Were the drain goes into my refugium...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115409&title=drain-design-question#115409 Author: ewaldsreef
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Posted: May 27 2006 at 1:55pm

    Were the drain goes into my refugium I alway get a lot of air bubles. This creates a tiny spray that splashes all around and gets on everything. What is the best way to direct the water so this doesnt occure ?]]> Sat, 27 May 2006 13:55:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12493&PID=115409&title=drain-design-question#115409