Dennis Glaze of Oregon Sea Grant Extension Aquatic Animal Health Program shows [ ] how to manage water flow with proper bulk head size and placement. Video Rating: 4 / 5
Thank you for the video, it was very instructive. I am curious on something you didn't address though and I was wondering if I might get your time to answer this. In your video example you start with a 1" outlet and increase it to 2" (then to 2.5" for your safety factor); would adding another 1" outlet have the same result as a single 2" outlet? So my question is, would dual 1" outlets have the same result as a single 2" outlet? Thank you very much for your time!
thank you for this vid, the info was invaluable. I am currently in the middle of designing/researching my own filtration external sump/filter combo - I have been gearing for watching that the filter not overflow but never even occured to me I could overflow the tank itself so thanks for pointing that out and supplying the info!
If you're lucky enough to find bulk head fittings at a big box store, chances are they will be metal. Best to get bulk head fitting from places lik MarineDepot BulkReefSupplyor aquaticeco just to name a few places.
Totally makes a differance. You inlet is under presure from the pump, the outlet is only under gavity pressure. Pumping at max cap of a 1" inlet you will overrun the 1" outlet without the same presure.
I am a "new hobbiest" to the fish tank world. I have a 40 gallon freshwater tank (can see them in my videos) What is laminor flow, is it an imortant part of keeping up a tank?...
Thanks for making this video. This will help me get maximum use of the pump.
ReplyDeleteGood to know especially about circulation.
ReplyDeletethanks dennis, this video will stop me from getting my carpet wet, great demo, great help, great presentation, thanks buddy.
ReplyDeletegr8 video just the way u show the flow of the return and the overflow u rock mate
ReplyDeleteThank you for the video, it was very instructive. I am curious on something you didn't address though and I was wondering if I might get your time to answer this. In your video example you start with a 1" outlet and increase it to 2" (then to 2.5" for your safety factor); would adding another 1" outlet have the same result as a single 2" outlet? So my question is, would dual 1" outlets have the same result as a single 2" outlet? Thank you very much for your time!
ReplyDeleteso why are u not teaching the class then????
ReplyDeleteI could do a much better job of teaching this class than this guy.
ReplyDeleteatleast 2 1 inch bulkhead or one 2 inch
ReplyDeletei take it that this way leaves no room for error if the pump was to fail ??
ReplyDeleteif you need to ask this after watching this video, id give up now mate....
ReplyDeleteWow!! you have mentioned some really important things I never thought of!!! Thank you !!
ReplyDeletethank you for this vid, the info was invaluable. I am currently in the middle of designing/researching my own filtration external sump/filter combo - I have been gearing for watching that the filter not overflow but never even occured to me I could overflow the tank itself so thanks for pointing that out and supplying the info!
ReplyDeleteok so if i have a 3/4 inlet what dose my bulk head need to be?
ReplyDeleteyour theories are all wrong, i am sorry to say. A good reef tank would not be plumbed like that
ReplyDeleteIf you're lucky enough to find bulk head fittings at a big box store, chances are they will be metal. Best to get bulk head fitting from places lik MarineDepot BulkReefSupplyor aquaticeco just to name a few places.
ReplyDeleteTotally makes a differance. You inlet is under presure from the pump, the outlet is only under gavity pressure. Pumping at max cap of a 1" inlet you will overrun the 1" outlet without the same presure.
ReplyDeleteLowes and Home Depot, never heard of a bulk-head fitting.
ReplyDeleteBoth stores thought I was crazy or just stupid.
Winter Haven Florida.
I am a "new hobbiest" to the fish tank world. I have a 40 gallon freshwater tank (can see them in my videos) What is laminor flow, is it an imortant part of keeping up a tank?...
ReplyDeleteThe relationship of the inlet outlet pip makes no difference, 1" inlet 1" outlet is fine its the volume of water determines the outlet size.
ReplyDeleteNice Vid, one observation if you added an L to the internal bulck head fitting you can raise the water level above the inlet hole.
ReplyDeleteThat was excellent, thank you.
ReplyDeletevery informative thanks
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