Looking for final input on new tank layout

sknoch78 · 03-08-2006, 11:24 PM

Well after much debate, I have finally decided on a size for the new tank,72x30x26. Now I need to finish my plumbing layout as James intends to start on it next week. I have been playing around with CAD and think I may have come across something I like but would like to hear what you all think.

I am debating on the return pump. I have a Panworld that will push around 1200gph but I am thinking I may want to use a Dart as I am thinking of making a manifold to be able to run my chiller, UV, calcium reactor and a couple of phosban reactors before returning to the tank.

For circulation, originally I had picked up a Wave2k unit. I have spoken to a few people that actually own them and they have good things to say but I am having second thoughts as I am really into having that clean look inside the tank. So still thinking about that.

I will use an 8-way running through 8 Omniflex nozzels for the closed loop. This will be fed by a Hammerhead. I intend to t-off to run both the 8-way and a spraybar behind the rock.

I am open to your thoughts and suggestions. I need to get this sorted out by this weekend, so let it rip. I have attached a PDF for refference.

Thanks in advance,
Shawn

H20cooled · 03-09-2006, 12:03 AM

How about the Tunze wavebox instead of the wave2k? From the pictures I have seen it is amazing and it puts out an equivelent to 20,000 gph of flow.

AHBrit · 03-09-2006, 01:37 AM

The sump return is too low. you'll drain too much water into your sump

smeese · 03-09-2006, 02:09 AM

Or you could use a magical new invention called a check valve!

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Originally Posted by AHBrit

The sump return is too low. you'll drain too much water into your sump

wanareef · 03-09-2006, 03:45 AM

Checkvalves are not reliable. You can't skimp on your equipment and expect not to have a flood, JMO.

On a sump you have so much "working" volume, then you have a "overflow" volume above that

For a return, 1200 might be too much flow, unless you have an open sump and you use larger size PVC to keep up with the pump

sknoch78 · 03-09-2006, 08:00 AM

h20cooled, I already own the Wave2k. From what I have seen, it puts out some incredible flow. At this point not convinced I need it. We will see.

Ahbrit, good catch. I did not even think about it.

wanareef, you really think 1200 is too much? It will be running through misc. equip. which in itself should drop the output. My sump is 48" long.

Thanks for the input. anything else? Thought on having the closed loop outlets coming through the top bracing?

sknoch78 · 03-09-2006, 02:52 PM

Here are a couple of pics of the omniflex nozzels. These are pretty cool.