Djm9288 Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Now im thinking about drilling my 10g nano. Could Some one ewxplain how I should do it, what kind of drill bit to use and how high up t oput the bulkhead(I want it on the back, not the bottom. Thanks Daniel Link to comment
tinyreef Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 try to get a lfs or a glass house to do it. even the lfs that did my refugium (10g) said that the 10g is the absolute minimum size (glass thickness) he does and guarantees. they do this for a livelihood and still have problems. see if you can get a guarantee for the drilling (usually reserved for a new purchase though). good luck! Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 You will want to drill for the bulk head as high up on the tank wall as possible. If you are only going to drill one hole, you're best off taking the tank to a glass shop and having them drill it. Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 yeah i want to drill only one hole, but i dont know if my glass can be, Its an AGA 10g, Is that tempered? or not. Im just wanting one hole. DAniel Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 AGA 10 gallon tanks are not tempered glass. Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 So your positive. I called a couple dealers and they said it was, oh well i can trust you, just want to make sure/ Daniel Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 The tank is not large enough to justify them tempering the glass, it would just cost more. Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 okay thanks. Im goin to get the glass drilled up as high as I can. How do you regulate how much flows down? A ball valve? Daniel Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 What do you think of using this bulkhead? Bulkhead Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 That's the bulkhead you'll want to use...probably a 1" one. As far as regulating how much water it takes out...it will only remove as much water as is pumped back into the tank from the sump (within reason. It would back up if it was 1000 gph, but less than that it'd be fine) Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 16, 2002 Author Share Posted July 16, 2002 Will it be noisy at all? If so how could i make it quieter. Daniel Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 Will there be a space (bubble) or air at the top of my tank, above where the bulkhead? Daniel Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 I say 21 inch below the Plastic lip on the outer edge. SEAL TEH ENTIRE TOP LIP OF THE TANK... with AQ silicone..... BUT Im just making the hood.... HAHAHAH (in progress dan..) Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted July 19, 2002 Author Share Posted July 19, 2002 Does any one know what im talking about? Daniel Link to comment
tinyreef Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 i think i understand what you're asking. will the water overflow your bulkhead and will there be some 'gurgling' noise as it goes thru? like chris said, it should handle what you pump in and not overflow. if you want to play safe (i always do) just make sure the bulkhead is larger in diameter (and the outflow piping) to your inflow's diameter. there will be some noise. you can try an air hose to bleed out the air bubbling (never works for me) or a durso inlet. rich durso came up with an patented idea to reduce sump drain noise to a muffle. i've forgotten his site but i'm sure it'll come up under a search. he also posts (rarely) at reef central. if these weren't what you were talking about, nevermind just drill the sonofa! Link to comment
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