Smithjm5 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 So I finally ordered a return. I ended up going with the tunze silent 107.3 it pushes around 792gph and is adjustable. And it's supposedly pretty quiet. Anyway should be here tomorrow, and the tank and plumbing will be leak tested Sunday! Anyone running this pump or have in the past? Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Got the pump and installed it, but now I have to go to work Hopefully I can fill it up tonight and test everything for leaks, if not tomorrow afternoon! Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Boom she's running with no leaks! One question the system is really pretty quiet equipment wise(Return pump, Skimmer, drain) But the return standpipe has a little hole drilled in it at the top of the return that water flows out of, and it's above the water level so it's really loud. Is there a way to quiet it down? What's the purpose of the hole? Thanks! *EDIT* So I found a temporary/maybe permanent solution haha, I just took a piece of pipe cleaner and stuck it in the hole, noise is now gone! It still allows water to come through but it doesn't smack the water now! Link to comment
Dramad1 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Congrats, that all came together quick, I can't believe it's wet already. I need to stop bs ING and get mine wet already. Cool deal on the no leaks as well! Not sure what hole you are talking about but it could be acting as a syphon break. Have you stimulated a power outage yet, to check how much back flow into the sump you get? Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Congrats, that all came together quick, I can't believe it's wet already. I need to stop bs ING and get mine wet already. Cool deal on the no leaks as well! Not sure what hole you are talking about but it could be acting as a syphon break. Have you stimulated a power outage yet, to check how much back flow into the sump you get? It didn't seem fast to me lol, but thanks. And yea I figured out it was the siphon break like you said but the pipe cleaner silenced it so I'll have to keep an eye on that and see if it lasts. And yea I unplugged the return and I'm good to go on sump space, have about 3 or so inches of extra room after it all flows back into the sump. Now I just need to get the rest of my equipment and order my rock. Link to comment
snailflipper Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Boom she's running with no leaks! One question the system is really pretty quiet equipment wise(Return pump, Skimmer, drain) But the return standpipe has a little hole drilled in it at the top of the return that water flows out of, and it's above the water level so it's really loud. Is there a way to quiet it down? What's the purpose of the hole? Thanks! *EDIT* So I found a temporary/maybe permanent solution haha, I just took a piece of pipe cleaner and stuck it in the hole, noise is now gone! It still allows water to come through but it doesn't smack the water now! Congrats! Everything looks great. And I have no idea what the hole is for. Good luck with that! Seems like you found a fix for it though. Link to comment
Benny314 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That is your syphon break. You could look at moding it with a bit of airline connector/elbow. Fit the elbow so its just touching the surface of the water so the water jetting out isn't splashing, but as soon as it starts draining back the elbow is exposed to air breaking the syphon. Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 That is your syphon break. You could look at moding it with a bit of airline connector/elbow. Fit the elbow so its just touching the surface of the water so the water jetting out isn't splashing, but as soon as it starts draining back the elbow is exposed to air breaking the syphon. Thanks I figured it out last night, it's silent now! Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I can't wait to see this filled with coral Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I can't wait to see this filled with coral Me too! Shouldn't be too much longer Link to comment
Roshan8768 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Well this is in an upgrade compared to your last tank... looking good! Looking forward to seeing this come together Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 So I've had some set backs with the tank so it's going to be longer than I wanted before I get everything up and running but I'd thought I let you know I'm still working on this thing haha. Anyway I decided to use some electric conduit pipe to make a light hanger, still have to paint it and drill the holes for the cables and kessils but anyway here it is! If you look in the picture it looks a little off level but once the weight of the lights are on there it will pull it down leveling it out! Link to comment
Smithjm5 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Looks slick Thanks man it seemed like the best way to go with this one, it'll be even cleaner once I paint it black I want to get this tank running so bad haha Link to comment
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