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  1. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I actually got it to quiet down a bit by putting pieces of close cell foam where the return and drain touch, where the tubing before the tank touched...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  2. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I like your thinking, I'm not too worried about the sump vibrating through. More concerned about the outlet pvc that is touching the wall/floor it...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    A fairly high frequency vibration from the pump. Being transmitted through pvc to the sump, and also through the pvc to the floor. The actual pump is...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    Next problem is the vibration resignation that is being transmitted through all the return piping and into the whole house.
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. Mobalized
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    Throttling back return pump

    Well good cause my little giant is running at like 1/4 throttle
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. Mobalized
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    Throttling back return pump

    I apologize, I found a owners manual online that says it's okay to do.
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. Mobalized
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    Throttling back return pump

    I am curious if there is any adverse effect to throttling back a external return pump with a ball valve without providing the water somewhere else to...
    Thread by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    Well the quiet one pump died, so ended up having to re plumb the downstairs and drill the tank today. Now running a little giant pump. Way over...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  9. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    There were quite a few complications, and I didn't want to change the bulkheads already on the tank. Which I had assumed were 1.25-1.5 and 1"...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 15, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    Any suggestion on going from 1" pvc to 1" vinyl tubing? Im guessing add a barbed fitting to the pvc?
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 14, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    Not everything is hooked up yet, however I did run my drain line (1.5") and one part of my return (1"). Even at 500gph I think I would be content...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 13, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I haven't yet, the guy is letting me try it first. The sump is going to be elevated, should only be about 11 feet, 12 max head
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    If the bulkhead for my return is only 1 inch or 1-1/4", is there any point in plumbing from the return pump to the bulkhead with 1.5" pvc?
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I'm actually going with a quiet one 9000 which I found on craigslist. I was planning 1-1/2 pvc both ways but do you guys think that's over kill?
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  15. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    That does seem like a big difference, I am sure I will find a good way to make it work. Your input is wonderful. I will try to take some pictures...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  16. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I am thinking insulation around the sump would help greatly.
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
  17. Mobalized
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I actually realized its a return and not a blower duct so I don't think I will run into any problems. However like rocket stated I am also worried...
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    Unfortunately this is the best and pretty much only route.
    Post by: Mobalized, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Basement Sump Planning Need Input

    I am pondering the idea of moving the sump for my 90g into the basement, however the most direct route is going through about 3 feet of...
    Thread by: Mobalized, Jun 10, 2013, 53 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Tang Sucked Into Powerhead

    The koralias are a year old. They just got shut off o for water changes. Just got home, she isn't going to make it.
    Post by: Mobalized, May 15, 2013 in forum: ASAP
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