plumbing my refuge w/ PVC & vinyl tubing

[quote author=hottielover14 link=board=Refugium;num=1085938890;start=15#23 date=05/31/04 at 14:20:35]how much head do u have szidls
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Hottie........I havn't been asked that in a while..........LOL......4'
Thanks for asking ;D

 

4 feet dang szidls you da man...LOL

 

szidls...LOL.....HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

 

i finally set up my refuge with leakproof plumbing. the only problem is that the return compartment is always low and so the return pump is a little bit exposed. Is that normal? The temp is now even with my tank can I put my heater in my refuge and will it keep my main tank warm enough. How do u keep your main tank's water level even so that your refuge's water level doesn't drop. Mine evaps so fast. how can I add my LS I have for my refuge to my refuge while it's circulating.

 

Check this whole thread...it is a very nice auto-topoff design that should answer your needs very nicely!!
http://www.3reef.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=DIY;action=display;num=1087168041;start=7#7

All you have to do is keep the 5gal bucket filled with RO water...and voila!! [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

 

i don't think i need a top off system. I filled my tank up to the very top and my refuge's return compartment which holds pump was still below pumps top. I don't get it so I lowered my pumps output to almost off but not quite. I don't think my overflow draws enough water to balance it w/ my rio 2100. Any suggestions?