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  1. Land_Fish

    Land_Fish Guest

    I thought I saw that somewhere... thanks for the link Taz
     
    Land_Fish, Jan 18, 2004
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  2. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Cool link tdevil. gives me some hhmmmm...
     
    NUGIO, Jan 20, 2004
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  3. Craig Manoukian

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    Yup, that be me TD! :-[
     
    Craig Manoukian, Jan 20, 2004
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  4. tdevil

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    thought it was Craig, thanks

    one other thing, if you use a mag pump externaly then keep an eye on the seals, if and when you clean it, they will leak if the seals arnt properly re-installed

    also, when i make mine i will also be making eductors also to help with the flow, eductors increase the flow, but not the pressure, they do work much better with a high pressure pump, to get 5x the flow, which cant be used with a SCWD, but w/ lower pressure pumps there is some improvement, and a few bucks to make, well worth it, IMO

    just throwung some thoughts out there;)

    td
     
    tdevil, Jan 21, 2004
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  5. Land_Fish

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    What sie of tank would this be limited too?
    would you use the spray bars on top of the water or would you stick them down into the tank midway. would you if Midway use a spray bar or just reg PVC outlet.
     
    Land_Fish, Jan 22, 2004
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  6. Matt Rogers

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    [quote author=tdevil link=board=General;num=1073754145;start=15#23 date=01/21/04 at 16:58:49]one other thing, if you use a mag pump externaly then keep an eye on the seals, if and when you clean it, they will leak if the seals arnt properly re-installed

    also, when i make mine i will also be making eductors also to help with the flow, eductors increase the flow, but not the pressure, they do work much better with a high pressure pump, to get 5x the flow, which cant be used with a SCWD, but w/ lower pressure pumps there is some improvement, and a few bucks to make, well worth it, IMO
    td[/quote]

    Good to know! [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

    Any pics out there of eductors?
    I don't think I've seen those..
     
    Matt Rogers, Jan 22, 2004
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  7. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Whoa TD, a forty poster and clam raffle qualifier!
     
    Craig Manoukian, Jan 22, 2004
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  8. tdevil

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    [quote author=Craig_Manoukian link=board=General;num=1073754145;start=15#26 date=01/22/04 at 12:20:52]Whoa TD, a forty poster and clam raffle qualifier![/quote]

    cool, wasnt paying attention

    Matt, the eductors were designed for mixing chemicals and such, also used for skimmers, this is what mixes air w/ the water ;)

    here is the link for you Matt, and anybody else thats interested ;)
    fancy eductors

    these are very simple to make and only cost around $3 to make rather than $30 to buy ;)

    td
     
    tdevil, Jan 22, 2004
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  9. Matt Rogers

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    Wow are those like ram jets?
    I'll have to read that... thanks..
     
    Matt Rogers, Jan 22, 2004
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  10. Land_Fish

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    I saw somewhere on a DIY page where someone made some cool eductors but can't remember where... I will have to look.
     
    Land_Fish, Jan 22, 2004
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