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How much do you think your going to dial back that reeflo for the return. I'm considering getting one as well, but have not decided yet between that or an Iwaki. What are your thoughts thus for on it's performance?
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Probably won't dial it back at all. The intake and discharge ports on the reeflo are 1.5 inches. That's what the 4,425 GPH is based on. My return lines are 1 inch. Been a long time since I studied fluid dynamics, but I'm sure that alone drastically reduces my flow.
Plus, there are a couple 90 degree elbows and the 500 GPH the skimmer needs.
I'm just going to have to watch it and see what happens. Still making water, so the display tank is not quite full.
As far as performance goes… So far so good, can't complain.
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Lol thanks
I believe you can dial it in but I'm not sure how stable it is going to be over the long haul. The amount of elevation drop creates negative pressure on the return which means your flow through the skimmer is more sensitive to changes in the size of the openings. Therefore, once you get deposits inside the piping from sea life, bacteria, algae, whatever you'll find that the valves will have to be adjusted a fair amount. One thing I would recommend is that you plumb that air break to flow into the sump in case the water level gets higher than the airflow so it doesn't overflow on to the floor. Also, I'd probably lower it a bit because it is high enough now that if the skimmer starts skimming a lot you'll likely have skimmate coming out to the holes on the collection cup and spilling to wherever they may. Just trying to point out what I observe hopefully to save you from a flood down the road apiece.
Oh, should of mentioned the air break will help break the siphon effect and thereby lessen the issue. External skimmers always make me nervous but perhaps in the basement where you likely have drains it is not such a big deal.
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I don't usually do this, but that tank is gorgeous. Perfect size, perfect dimensions, great set up and planning! My only problem with a tank that pretty is that I would want to keep it almost empty to not take away from it. Great job and congratulations on such an amazing piece of work.
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One of the best tank/stand combos I have seen!
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LOL it's about that time! In fact, I'm wearing my Bryant jersey today.
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I'll take $10,000 and a year of your life lol.
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Really nice and super clean, and I love the way the DT looks w/o anything in it. I cant wait to see how the canopy looks once it it up.
A couple of thoughts not criticisms at all.
Personally I always get a nervous little when you have water and power in close proximity. With regard to your sump room is there a reason you chose to leave the wall open where it was not already finished? Putting up anything would seem to make things cleaner and help prevent any spills, drips, or sprays from possibly hitting your your electrical or the drywall on the other side of the wall. There is that 4'x8' plastic wall paneling that goes up fast and relatively cheep and would provide some water protection.
All of the PVC lines seem to be free floating, any issues with the weight of the lines especially once they are full of water. Any issues with vibrations?
What type of plywood did you use to skin the stand, I really like the grain on the finished side.
A couple of thoughts not criticisms at all.
Personally I always get a nervous little when you have water and power in close proximity. With regard to your sump room is there a reason you chose to leave the wall open where it was not already finished? Putting up anything would seem to make things cleaner and help prevent any spills, drips, or sprays from possibly hitting your your electrical or the drywall on the other side of the wall. There is that 4'x8' plastic wall paneling that goes up fast and relatively cheep and would provide some water protection.
All of the PVC lines seem to be free floating, any issues with the weight of the lines especially once they are full of water. Any issues with vibrations?
What type of plywood did you use to skin the stand, I really like the grain on the finished side.
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