DIY 55 gallon sump - Need help!
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Well I am not sure when it is built how to get the overflow drain locked in. I also am not sure about the diameter of PVC used with the return pump. I would like to upgrade pumps in the future but probably not at the moment.
Your sump looks real nice. Your different comPartments are divided by three sheets of glass alternating top and bottom. What is the purpose of this? Could you simply just use one vertical?
Your sump looks real nice. Your different comPartments are divided by three sheets of glass alternating top and bottom. What is the purpose of this? Could you simply just use one vertical?
I just saw that you drilled for a bulkhead in the face of yours. I like that idea. Not sure what size PVC to use for the drain either. I am pretty darn handy but not a super confident plumber. I can cut out old and put in new and add, just not sure on the "from scratch" part.
Actually' the sump was drilled by the past owner, I'm not using it for anything
The size of your drain lines would depend on the flow (GPH) would want through the sump and your return pump.
GPH Drain Diameter size
200 gph = 0.58”
400 gph = 0.83”
600 gph = 1.01”
800 gph = 1.17”
1000 gph = 1.31”
1200 gph = 1.43”
1400 gph = 1.55”
1600 gph = 1.65”
1800 gph = 1.75”
2000 gph = 1.85”
2200 gph = 1.94”
2400 gph = 2.02”
2600 gph = 2.09”
2800 gph = 2.19”
3000 gph = 2.26”
3200 gph = 2.34”
3400 gph = 2.14”
If your display tank is drilled I would suggest using a bulk-head flange.
If not, I would suggest a external overflow box with a back-up pump just incase of a power failer (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/of-cs090/CPR+C-Siphon+Aquarium+Overflow+-+CS90+Deluxe+%28600GPH%29.html)
you can easily connect either option to PVC
The size of your drain lines would depend on the flow (GPH) would want through the sump and your return pump.
GPH Drain Diameter size
200 gph = 0.58”
400 gph = 0.83”
600 gph = 1.01”
800 gph = 1.17”
1000 gph = 1.31”
1200 gph = 1.43”
1400 gph = 1.55”
1600 gph = 1.65”
1800 gph = 1.75”
2000 gph = 1.85”
2200 gph = 1.94”
2400 gph = 2.02”
2600 gph = 2.09”
2800 gph = 2.19”
3000 gph = 2.26”
3200 gph = 2.34”
3400 gph = 2.14”
If your display tank is drilled I would suggest using a bulk-head flange.
If not, I would suggest a external overflow box with a back-up pump just incase of a power failer (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/of-cs090/CPR+C-Siphon+Aquarium+Overflow+-+CS90+Deluxe+%28600GPH%29.html)
you can easily connect either option to PVC
