Coolsky Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Greetings, Anyone can help me to do a over-flow pipe for me 3ft tank or anyone can advise me how to DIY it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay07 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 its depends on all measurements n exact lines 4 it 2 work bro i made mine myself works fine everything should be very chun chun one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Greetings, Anyone can help me to do a over-flow pipe for me 3ft tank or anyone can advise me how to DIY it. you can check out this site Durso Standpipes I just did my dursp standpipe yesterday and now my overflow is as quiet as a mouse.. CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay07 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 this is mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member surfedelic Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Anybody any idea of having another alternatives to Durso piping ? I sort of dislike durso as they are are taking too much space.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolsky Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Rocks, DO you have a picture to show me how you do it? Sorry I am new to DIY pipe. For my 3ft is now using cansiter filter to run it. Btw wat is the HP for the pump to run the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolsky Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Thks bros, For the infor but need to see picture. Sorry to trouble you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Rocks, DO you have a picture to show me how you do it? Sorry I am new to DIY pipe. For my 3ft is now using cansiter filter to run it. Btw wat is the HP for the pump to run the water? Don't have pics with me.. and it never cross my mind to take pics while i am doing my standpipes. The pics in the website is a very good example. I can only take some pics of my durso standpipe already in use in my overflow if you want... what do you mean by "Btw wat is the HP for the pump to run the water?" if you are talking about return pump flow rate, I am using a RIO 32HF (8000 litre/hours) on my 3 feet tank. CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolsky Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yes bro, I interested to know for the return how much HP must I get for the pump. I have 1 3200HP pump now using for my skimmer. Need to know what kind of pump do I need to get for the return. Thks for your infor, hope to see your picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rocks Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yes bro, I interested to know for the return how much HP must I get for the pump. I have 1 3200HP pump now using for my skimmer. Need to know what kind of pump do I need to get for the return. Thks for your infor, hope to see your picture. Hi when you say "HP" you mean Horse Power har? pumps are usually rated in flow rate (ie: litre per hour, gallon per hour, etc). So like i say i am using a 8000 litre/hour RIO32HF pump. To roughy guage what kind of return pump to use, you need to ask yourself a few questions: These are the questions that I asked myself when I am deciding what return pump to use... (1) What size are your piping? basically you need to know whether can your system handle the high flow rate of a return pump. (2) Do your over flow compartment have enough buffer space to handle the water exchange between the main tank and the sump tank? (3) What is the head loss of your return pump going to be? (4) What kind of turn-over you want to achieve? Other reefers might have more details considerations for you when deciding a return pump to use... CHEERS! p/s: will try take some pics tonight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dandelion76 Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Bro, pls refer to this thread http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...846&hl=overflow All you need to know about over-flow pipe is here. Method to start the siphoning of the overflow pipe is explained in my post inside this thread too. Happy reefing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolsky Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hi Bro, That is nice. DO you mind coming to my plc to take a look for me and tell me what size of pipe sure I get? I can pick you up during the nite for this week after 8.30pm. If you dun mind. Dinner will be on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alien07 Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 bro. i got 1 overflow pipe that i might be putting up for sale. bought from dandelion76. nice guy. If you are interested, Pls PM me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dandelion76 Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Actually to get this overflow pipe works, you need to consider few things: 1. Pipe size, the larger, the higher the flow it can handle. 1.5" dia and above would be good. 2. The height difference between your tank water level and the "T-section" of the overflow pipe outside of the tank. The larger the height difference, the stronger the siphoning power, and hence higher flow. For the skimmer size, it's better to use a larger diameter ones. I have made one with ~5" in diameter for my current set-up. Will try to post it in the DIY forum tonight, take a look to have some idea. I think i explained how the physical dimension of the over-flow pipe affects the maximum flow capacity of the overflow pipe in the post mentioned above, please read through and you should be able to find out the answer. For fast and easy solution, get it from bro alien07 Btw, this thread is suppose to be in DIY forum instead of buy-sell forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolsky Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Thks bro, Running out of time, going to oversea next wednesday. So looking for advise and help from all experts. Thks for all the knowledge that you guys have pass down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dav12tan Posted August 2, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted August 2, 2005 Wat is the dimension of your tank???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolsky Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Hi Bro, My tank is 3 x 1.5 x 1.5 ft tank. Btw Alien07, Can you show me a picture or call me for the over flow pipe you wan to sell? I have pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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