Can someone teach me how to attach AquaBee 2000 inlet to a baffle?

[tunicate]

[DUCADOS]

any pics to show? Will be good coz explaination make more easy...

[tunicate]

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I'm planning for my next tank, so nothing solid yet. Below is the pic. With this, I'm hoping to run the pump out of water.

(1) What's the red plumbing components called, & where can I find them for this pump?

(2) Any glue required for assembly?

(3) What size hole I should I drill to fit this?

(4) What glass thickness should I get for the baffle?

[LaW]

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I'm planning for my next tank, so nothing solid yet. Below is the pic. With this, I'm hoping to run the pump out of water.

(1) What's the red plumbing components called, & where can I find them for this pump? Male & female socket or tank connector (expensive) male and female socket can be found at hardware shop selling pvc pipes. tank connector might need to go down RD to look for it as i only see RD selling it so far. for hardware shop i frequent is either jalan besar (many pipe seller there) or at jurong kechil (just beside shell)

(2) Any glue required for assembly? yes, silicon and pvc glue. if using tank connector, you might be able to do away the silicon for that part.

(3) What size hole I should I drill to fit this? try to bring down the pump to the hardware shop and get the appropriate female & male socket, then you will know what sized hole to drill.

(4) What glass thickness should I get for the baffle? i dun get you here, what size is ur sump/tank? normally 8mm should be sufficient.

trying to help. refer to the red above.

[DUCADOS]

Check with u.

The PVC pipe is the output for water izzit?

The red thing is actually sucking water right?

Glass baffle is wat? Tank's glass???

From your drawing,pump is operate outside tank?

[tunicate]

Answers in Blue below.

Check with u.

The PVC pipe is the output for water izzit? Yes

The red thing is actually sucking water right? Yes

Glass baffle is wat? Tank's glass??? Glass partition wall in tank

From your drawing,pump is operate outside tank? Yes

[tunicate]

Thanks bro LaW for the info.

For (1), I Goggle for "tank connector" & found below pic. Is this right?

Size wise, I plan to purchase AquaBee2000 pump for this project but not sure what size connector can fit nicely onto an AquaBee2000 pump inlet nozzle. Hoping some bros & sis on the forum who's familiar with this pump can advise me.

For (2), I'll be happy as long as it dosen't leak.

For (3), once I figure out the exact connector to use in item (1) above, I can probably get this problem solved too.

For (4), ok, I shall make sure the connector to use in item (1) above can fit over an 8mm baffle.

[DUCADOS]

Note: size of connector u definitely can find n can get something exact size to fit pump.

But for hole drill for glass,their size might not come exactly to your desire wan.

Meaning it might be 1 size smaller than your connector,if not next wan will be 1 size bigger...

Anyway hope the size of the glass drill have the same size as your connector...

[tunicate]

ok, noted.

Much appreciated.

[thc]

you may wanna add ball valves at the inlet and outlet of the pump in case you need to service the pump..

you may also wanna consider using the 2000l instead, it's got higher head than the 2000.

and for the size of the pipe..think is 20 mm or 25 mm..let me cfm, i ll post again..

Cheers

[DUCADOS]

Yes. Ball valve is a must for your case. U definitely need to wash n clean up your pump.

Need those valve to stop water from coming out when pump is not connected.

[Nitro]

Thanks bro LaW for the info.

For (1), I Goggle for "tank connector" & found below pic. Is this right?

Size wise, I plan to purchase AquaBee2000 pump for this project but not sure what size connector can fit nicely onto an AquaBee2000 pump inlet nozzle. Hoping some bros & sis on the forum who's familiar with this pump can advise me.

For (2), I'll be happy as long as it dosen't leak.

For (3), once I figure out the exact connector to use in item (1) above, I can probably get this problem solved too.

For (4), ok, I shall make sure the connector to use in item (1) above can fit over an 8mm baffle.

Tunicate, I would advice you to bring the coupler (both male and female ends with washer) to your tank maker and they'll open the hole on the tank wall accordingly.

If pump is on the outside of tank, I advice you to connect the female end of the coupler on the inside and the male end on the outside. Do put a few round of the plumber's white tape (abt 5-7 rounds is good enuf). Rubber washer shd be on the inside together with the female end. For added ease of mind, you can apply a thin layer of silicon on the outside circumference of the male end. The only thing is that you might have to find a secure way to connect the pump to the male end without gluing them permanently. This is to allow you the ability to replace the pump if need be. However if you're using a ball valve, you might want to glue the pump inlet extension to the one end of the ball valve. As either side of the ball valve can be bought off the shelves.

[tunicate]

Yes, I was thinking about adding a ball valve at the outlet, but never thought of adding one at the inlet. Hmm.. May need to recalculate the space for pump placement.

Whether it's 2000l or 2000 I'll have to decide once my plan is more firmed up. Thanks for the advice. Would be great to know pipe measurement for both inlet & outlet end.

[tunicate]

Yes. Ball valve is a must for your case. U definitely need to wash n clean up your pump.

Need those valve to stop water from coming out when pump is not connected.

Agreed.

[tunicate]

Really appreciate the details. I'm a noobie at plumbing & these info not only help avoid mistakes during actual setup, but also builds up my confidence that this is doable.

[Nitro]

Yes, I was thinking about adding a ball valve at the outlet, but never thought of adding one at the inlet. Hmm.. May need to recalculate the space for pump placement.

Whether it's 2000l or 2000 I'll have to decide once my plan is more firmed up. Thanks for the advice. Would be great to know pipe measurement for both inlet & outlet end.

You need not have to use 2 ball valves. Install a ball valve before the inlet of the pump and install a one-way stop valve at the outlet of the pump. The one with the rubber flap that prevent water from back flow. For this one-way stop valve, you can check out from RD. They carry the German brand (I think it's GF). PM me if you need help in the pipe works, I can share with you my methods.

[thc]

try this kind of ball vale instead of this

Tho you have to pay a little more, u ll appreciate the convenience later..

Cheers

[DUCADOS]

Ya. Get the top ball valve not the bottom.

Thou both stop water from coming out.

The bottom wan can actually dismantle via screwing where as the top wan I dun thing can even pull out coz during install u will need apply cement on it coz there's pressure on those pipes.

[wilsontantw]

bro... i have spare piping (a few metres) and 2 new (unused) ball valves bought extra for new project.

if u want, i can sell them at cost.

I'm located at the east, bedok reservoir. PM if you are keen.

[DUCADOS]

bro... i have spare piping (a few metres) and 2 new (unused) ball valves bought extra for new project.

if u want, i can sell them at cost.

I'm located at the east, bedok reservoir. PM if you are keen.

what's the size?

I dun mind provided I can use.

Size not right I buy Liao also no use wahaha

[DUCADOS]

Bro tunicate,do let us/me know how much u bought for the tank connector and also where u got them from?

Thanks!

[tunicate]

This is getting interesting. The only type of "one-way stop valve" is more organic in nature. (see pic below)

If the design from RD is similar, does the one-way flap provide a good seal so that water does not back flow into sump even after a few hours?

If not, I'll still need to allow sufficient volume in sump for power outages.

[tunicate]

Thanks bro. Can I find the type you recommend from hardware shop selling pvc pipes?

[tunicate]

Bro tunicate,do let us/me know how much u bought for the tank connector and also where u got them from?

Thanks!

Emmm... sorry to say I haven't bought anything yet. Still in planning stage.

[tunicate]

Thanks for the offer, but do you know if it'll fit inlet nozzle of an AquaBee2000 pump?