WMAS Discussion Forum : Modified Durso pics http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:20:46 +0000 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:32:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9203 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : thanks, I&#039;m hanging in there. Brian ...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87598&title=modified-durso-pics#87598 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 29 2005 at 8:32am

thanks, I'm hanging in there.

Brian
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:32:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87598&title=modified-durso-pics#87598 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : bbeck4x4 wrote:ended up with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87579&title=modified-durso-pics#87579 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 29 2005 at 1:01am

Originally posted by bbeck4x4 bbeck4x4 wrote:


ended up with pneumonia over T-day weekend lost 15lbs. still fighting.

Sick for the holiday sucks, I hope you're on the mend.

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:01:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87579&title=modified-durso-pics#87579 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : right now it is not a durso...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87500&title=modified-durso-pics#87500 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 28 2005 at 4:43pm

right now it is not a durso and yes it is noisy, there is clear pvcthat the water has to go over to get to the holes. and yes I've done apower outage check.

I need to create a durso, but one that can accomodate being in themiddle of the tank. I was expermenting with that design to see if itwould help the skimmer that was in the sump. but it is too big.

ended up with pneumonia over T-day weekend lost 15lbs. still fighting.

sory for the late reply.


Brian
edited to add

after reading my post I see where your concern comes from my "below thewaterline" statement, what I should have said was somthing akin to"that is inside the funnel".





Edited by bbeck4x4]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2005 16:43:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87500&title=modified-durso-pics#87500 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : Sorry, I don&#039;t have the camera...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87105&title=modified-durso-pics#87105 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 10:09pm

Sorry, I don't have the camera right now, but think of it as crown with a short hat perched on top. Not knowing exactly how tall it needed to be to create the right level, I cut the standpipe short and placed a coupler on the end. A short length of pipe, made into the crown, was inserted into the coupler. To get the cap to sit just right, and be adjustable, so that it's bottom edge just touches the water, a movable ring of pipe is inserted into the cap.

Brian, by what you wrote, I'm worried about those holes drilled in the 1" pipe below the waterline. My concern is that the sump will overflow when the power goes out. Have you unplugged the main pump to see what happens during a power outage?



Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:09:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87105&title=modified-durso-pics#87105 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : Yes, Bruce that makes sense. I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87104&title=modified-durso-pics#87104 Author: jfinch
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 10:08pm

Yes, Bruce that makes sense.  I had to use one similar to that on my 20 gallon.  Mark's might be set up that way too (I can't tell from the pic), but I don't think Brian's is.  Brian's just looks like an open fitting for the water to fall down.]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 22:08:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87104&title=modified-durso-pics#87104 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : John I had a durso like the one...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87081&title=modified-durso-pics#87081 Author: ewaldsreef
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 1:54pm

John I had a durso like the one mark built. I had to use that design when I was running u tube overflows becasue of the resticted space. I works of the same princable as the standard dursu the larger pipe goes over the top and overlaps like an umbrella. The drain holes are higher up then the lip of the lareger pvc piece. If that makes sense. The concept is the exact same as far as how it works. As far as the one Brian has I am not sure I would have to see it in person. ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 13:54:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87081&title=modified-durso-pics#87081 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : Neither of these are Durso&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87072&title=modified-durso-pics#87072 Author: jfinch
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 1:00pm

Neither of these are Durso's as far as I can see.  Mark, what is does yours look like from the side?

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 13:00:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87072&title=modified-durso-pics#87072 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : ok, cool here is what I came up...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87066&title=modified-durso-pics#87066 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 12:23pm

ok, cool here is what I came up with, but it is noisy.

I'll have to try and modify it.

Brian





there is the 1" pipe drilled with holes below the waterline,(snailscan't get into the pipe) and a cap with a hole drilled on the top, soto make it quieter I had to restrict the water flow with the ball valveunder the tank.

The idea was to skim as much surface area water as possible for theskimmer in the sump, I am planning  on making notches in the clearpvc to act as a gate.

I don't like the size of it, though.

brian

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 12:23:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87066&title=modified-durso-pics#87066 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : 1.5&#034; ABS. I like black. It&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87044&title=modified-durso-pics#87044 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 11:15am

1.5" ABS. I like black. It's less noticable.

Cut it with a hacksaw then rub and scrape off the burrs with a knife.

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 11:15:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87044&title=modified-durso-pics#87044 <![CDATA[Modified Durso pics : what size is that pipe mark? and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87023&title=modified-durso-pics#87023 Author: bbeck4x4
Subject: 9203
Posted: November 24 2005 at 9:51am

what size is that pipe mark? and what did you use to cut the pipe?


Brian
]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2005 09:51:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9203&PID=87023&title=modified-durso-pics#87023