anybody with Carlson Surge Device Plan Please

zooqi · 02/01/2006, 06:31 PM

I'm looking for a clear plan for Carlson Surge Device Plan. Any graphs appreciated.

Sparkss · 03/09/2006, 01:04 AM

A bump for a topic I am interested in also

javatech · 03/09/2006, 01:27 AM

http://ozreef.org/component/option,c...d,88/Itemid,4/
http://reef.bobscomputers.com/surge.shtml

chicagoman_35 · 03/09/2006, 06:22 AM

I just built one... extreemly simple!

(1) 5 gallon bucket
(1) 1.5" bulkhead
(1) 1" bulkhead
(1) 1/2" bulk head
(1) 1/2" gate valve
(3) 1.5" elbows
(2) 1.5" MPT adapter (pvc)
(2) 1" MPT adapters
(2) 1/2" MPT adapters
(1) 1/2" slip X hose barb (connect from feed pump)
several feet of 1/2", 1", & 1.5" PVC pipe (how much depends on how high you will place it above your tank!

Mine is about 22" above the waterline, works great!
I will try and take some pictures tonight, maybe even a short video of it in action...

All bulkheads installed in the bottom of the bucket. The 1/2" is a feed line from your pump put the gate valve inline so you can adjust the flow thus increase/decrease wave time.
The 1" hac piping cemented to it on inside of the bucket reaching to just below the top of the bucket. The pipe extending from the bottom of the bucket stops just short of your water line... This is your safety overflow, incase for some reason the siphon fails to initiate.
The 1.5 bulkhead gets an inverted "P" trap glued inside the bucket, the top of the trap will be your desired water line in the bucket just before surge. I went 3/4 high... the bottom gets enough pipe to permenantly submerge an elbow glued onto it. This is key, this elbow needs to stay submerged at all times!

RandyStacyE · 03/09/2006, 09:38 AM

That second link that javatech listed was a good illustration though with that design I would use the proper PVC fittings or bulkheads instead of that goop to seal the bottom of the bucket:

DIY BULKHEAD:

grendl · 03/10/2006, 03:54 PM

Do you all have problems with bubbles with these surge devices?

GACDIVER · 03/10/2006, 09:36 PM

Check this page out. There are some cool water movement Ideas. As Well as a picture of a Reverse Carlson Surge Device.

Robert C Michlesons 325 Gallon

Sean

02/01/2006, 06:31 PM	#1
zooqi Dr. Zooqi Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Williamsport, PA-Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,125	anybody with Carlson Surge Device Plan Please I'm looking for a clear plan for Carlson Surge Device Plan. Any graphs appreciated. __________________ Proud Founder Of NCPARS and REEFNEST Current Tank Info: Taking A Vacation To The Ocean To Learn. Not For Long

03/09/2006, 01:04 AM	#2
Sparkss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakley (94561) Posts: 5,030	A bump for a topic I am interested in also __________________ - Tom Current Tank Info: 380 starfire inwall ,two 150g sump/fuge. Volcano Ca RX, ato, 6' Volcano skimmer. LAIIIs w/400w AquaConnect 14K on IC EBallasts

03/09/2006, 01:27 AM	#3
javatech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 492	http://ozreef.org/component/option,c...d,88/Itemid,4/ http://reef.bobscomputers.com/surge.shtml __________________ Sometimes I question the wisdom of my actions, but more often I seem to be acknowledging the stupidity of them. Current Tank Info: 240 plywood & glass

03/09/2006, 06:22 AM	#4
chicagoman_35 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 85	I just built one... extreemly simple! (1) 5 gallon bucket (1) 1.5" bulkhead (1) 1" bulkhead (1) 1/2" bulk head (1) 1/2" gate valve (3) 1.5" elbows (2) 1.5" MPT adapter (pvc) (2) 1" MPT adapters (2) 1/2" MPT adapters (1) 1/2" slip X hose barb (connect from feed pump) several feet of 1/2", 1", & 1.5" PVC pipe (how much depends on how high you will place it above your tank! Mine is about 22" above the waterline, works great! I will try and take some pictures tonight, maybe even a short video of it in action... All bulkheads installed in the bottom of the bucket. The 1/2" is a feed line from your pump put the gate valve inline so you can adjust the flow thus increase/decrease wave time. The 1" hac piping cemented to it on inside of the bucket reaching to just below the top of the bucket. The pipe extending from the bottom of the bucket stops just short of your water line... This is your safety overflow, incase for some reason the siphon fails to initiate. The 1.5 bulkhead gets an inverted "P" trap glued inside the bucket, the top of the trap will be your desired water line in the bucket just before surge. I went 3/4 high... the bottom gets enough pipe to permenantly submerge an elbow glued onto it. This is key, this elbow needs to stay submerged at all times! __________________ 125RR, 29gal sump, 26HF return, MR-1, 1000W M.H., moons, SPS, LPS, SOFTIES 12G Nano Reef (2)24W 50/50pc, 300gph return, 15lbs LR, 15lbs LS, zoas, shrooms, polyps. Current Tank Info: 125G REEF & 12G nano

03/10/2006, 03:54 PM	#6
grendl Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charleston, Wv Posts: 535	Do you all have problems with bubbles with these surge devices? __________________ Travis

03/09/2006, 09:38 AM	#5
RandyStacyE Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,659	That second link that javatech listed was a good illustration though with that design I would use the proper PVC fittings or bulkheads instead of that goop to seal the bottom of the bucket: DIY BULKHEAD:

03/10/2006, 09:36 PM	#7
GACDIVER Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 153	Check this page out. There are some cool water movement Ideas. As Well as a picture of a Reverse Carlson Surge Device. Robert C Michlesons 325 Gallon Sean