Skatezen's 75 gallon

[ZenMastr1968]

Looks good so far.....

 

[skatezen]

Can anyone find a disadvantage to plumb my overflow to my skimmer this way? I have 2 drains on the right coming from my overflow for redundancy . The pipe along the wall is slightly pitched.

What is restricting my flow rate here? Is it the 2 x 1" pipes reduced to a single 3/4" pipe or is the the lack of immediate vertical drop? I understand that the 3/4" pipe will only handle so much but I should be able to get at least 400gph right? I'm in the middle of redoing my plumbing and I could really use some help on this one. I only need these pipes to handle 200-400gph as it feeds directly into my skimmer, which I now lowered 3 feet.

 

[paulthomas]

Just make sure it's securely wrapped.

As far as being over the sump, I wouldn't worry about it as asbestos is only dangerous (to us anyways) when it's airborne. To render it harmless during removal, workers keep asbestos surfaces wetted down with water so that the fibers cannot become airborne.

Nate,

I've got areas that look ready to crumble. SOme have been wrapped and others have not. Can I treat them with something?

 

[JayM]

The treatments I have seen take cheesecloth, dips it in latex paint, then wrap it. With little kids, you might want to have it done by a pro....it's scary stuff for lungs.....

 

[skatezen]

I'm flattered you guys are posting in my thread but this isn't HGTV or the DIY Network. I'd like to get this plumbing issue patched up soon so I can get everything back on line tonight. Your advise is greatly appreciated.

 

[paulthomas]

My B. Sorry about that Zen.

Paul

 

[skatezen]

My B. Sorry about that Zen.

Paul

No worries mate. I just need some answers one this one and I'm kind of in a rush.

 

[Aquaman_68]

I'm flattered you guys are posting in my thread but this isn't HGTV or the DIY Network. I'd like to get this plumbing issue patched up soon so I can get everything back on line tonight. Your advise is greatly appreciated.

Knock the house down & build a new one around ur system!!!

 

[skatezen]

Today I plumbed the whole overflow to skimmer piping with 1" pvc. I added about 18" straight down from each of the two pipes immediately after they come through the wall and I didn't reduce to 3/4" until right before the skimmer. I also lowered my skimmer about 3 feet. This seemed to solve my plumbing problems . Now if I can only get my pump on my recirc skimmer to start working properly we'll be in good shape. It's always something...isn't it?

 

[skatezen]

Well, it's official. I broke part of the plastic on my recirc pump and I cant seal it with out it leaking all over the place. I'll have to order parts for it tomorrow. Anyone know who sells the Octopus 3000 pumps?

 

[JayM]

CRA probably has parts, or a new pump, but they are closed Mondays, I have bought new and used octopus (oceanrunner) pumps there

 

[Sokretys]

yo...sweeet setup dude. update us if you please? the 55 drums def have sprouted some new ideas...