My Silent Dual Surge Device

[Copperband]

this is a very interesting idea...... i wanna do this thing... Sorry for diggin up a super old thread

[stevenkoh08]

it good to see some old theard of this great invention

hope to see more some of this

but do take note u'll still have mirco bubble

[LaW]

i never knew about this thread. but its a really nice DIY thats worth bringing back up.

[MarcoVan]

i never knew about this thread. but its a really nice DIY thats worth bringing back up.

fantastic thread!

Happy Reefing,

Marc J.

[Copperband]

was hoping it will bring together some like minded reefkeepers... its a great thread....

Stevenkoh08- Buddy... You tried it before.... in a seperate thread and in this thread it says no microbubbles leh???

Anybody else care to chip in??

[stevenkoh08]

i've treid it by adding a a T-off from the last elbow it'll reduce the bubble alot but there'll still have when it come the the end of the flow as water gush out of the outlet

As stated it can reduce bubble but not eliminate micro bubble

[Copperband]

Interesting..... bro... can share where u get your parts....??

[Copperband]

I was thinking of adding this to the output of the surge device... any comments?

baffle.bmp

[stevenkoh08]

u can get the parts at most of the plumping shop or hardware shop that sell the toilet flush system parts and ask for plastic chain and make sure all are plastic parts first

from ur photo i don't really get it

[Copperband]

that pic is actually from another thread to get rid of micro bubbles from a beckket skimmer.... the "output" of the wavemaker is the so called "U" yube.. the larger outer pipes liek some sort of settling chamber....for the bubbles to escape before exiting from a smaller pipe

[cdckjn]

This is a simple excellent idea to solve those who want a surge in their tank. Instead of having to buy expensive programmable pumps, this is a classic purely mechanical way to solve the problem. If you want to vary the frequency of the surge, then just have one compartment bigger than the other, or even have 3 different compartment, then the waves/frequency will be different. I think if we do this the height of water in this tank has to be carefully planned as if the compartments dump water at the time, the level of the water will suddenly go up way high and cause a flood.

[Copperband]

True... thats my intention for bringing up this thread....

cdckjn-BTW I have thought about the water level... i have 2 inch clearance..... should be ok...

Anyone else can offer advices before i embark on this wonder machine?? hehe