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Unread 07/26/2018, 12:09 AM   #51
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Is the manifold going to be fed by the return pump? Or is this separate?


I’ve got a 2nd COR 20 I was going to use for the manifold.

Just wondered, when I come through the wall, should I lay the manifold out horizontally or vertically? Just trying to think what’s more practical and space effective.


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Unread 07/26/2018, 06:38 AM   #52
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I’ve got a 2nd COR 20 I was going to use for the manifold.

Just wondered, when I come through the wall, should I lay the manifold out horizontally or vertically? Just trying to think what’s more practical and space effective.


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You could do it either way. Important thing will be putting a valve AFTER the manifold so you can regulate back pressure. Otherwise, you may not get the desired flow through your reactors.


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Unread 07/26/2018, 01:08 PM   #53
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That’s good advice, I didn’t think about that. I think it makes sense to mount in horizontally, is it best to make the outlets hang down, or do they need to come straight out?



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Unread 07/27/2018, 01:31 PM   #54
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That’s good advice, I didn’t think about that. I think it makes sense to mount in horizontally, is it best to make the outlets hang down, or do they need to come straight out?



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Once again, it depends on your preference and how you will use the ports.


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Unread 07/27/2018, 02:06 PM   #55
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Agreed, that's really about preference and aesthetics. Like Puff said, as long as they have the valves after the manifold, it doesn't matter much about how you orient the manifold or the outputs.


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Unread 07/28/2018, 07:39 PM   #56
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What size sump are you running looks great


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Unread 07/30/2018, 08:54 AM   #57
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What size sump are you running looks great


I think it’s a 40 gallon. Can’t remember the brand of it, but it’s worked well so far.


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Unread 07/30/2018, 08:56 AM   #58
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Is it better to use gate valves or ball valves on the manifold? I’m thinking gate valve will be a bigger investment up front, but will allow more precision?


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Unread 07/30/2018, 01:07 PM   #59
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Although neither valves are meant to regulate flow. If you want the valve to be either fully open or closed use a ball valve. If you want to have more precise control then a gate valve will be necessary. I wish that a company would offer a reasonably priced PVC globe and needle valves suited for the aquarium industry. but, I think for our needs a gate valve gets the job done.


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Unread 07/31/2018, 07:40 AM   #60
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I agree about the gate valve. You have much more precision with a gate valve versus a ball. I screwed up and made my siphon with the ball valve (at least it's a quality one though) and the emergency has a gate valve. I could switch them but just don't feel like doing it. :0) But it would be a good idea.


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Small update. Bought all the parts to build the manifold, should be here on Monday. Wanted to build some of the stand and bases for the equipment to stand on.

This base will house the UV, I’m going to use a bracket to mount it against the pole. It’s also going to be home to the Arid reactor (whenever I decide to buy one) the manifold will be attached to the wall behind this base.

The other base to the right is actually where a frag tank will go.




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Unread 08/02/2018, 10:26 PM   #62
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Full tank shot. Got a serious case of Cyano forming. My phosphate is really high like 1.1 high, but I don’t run GFO or anything to control it right now, why I’m going to try the Arid some time in the future.



I added a couple of Tank Bred flame angels last week, they were so small!


The Gladiator clowns & the nem are doing well.



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Unread 08/03/2018, 07:45 PM   #63
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Did some hole drilling tonight.

This is where the pipe to feed the manifold will leave the stand and go through to the fish room.


Other side of the wall, it will do a 90 and then into the manifold.


A much larger hole, this is where the manifold return and equipment return lines will go through and back to the sump. Made it extra wide to fit the drains from the frag tank down the road.


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Unread 08/03/2018, 09:14 PM   #64
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Very nice! Are you planning to put flow meters on any of your manifold outlets? It would be great to exact the flow through each reactor, UV etc


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Unread 08/03/2018, 09:25 PM   #65
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Very nice! Are you planning to put flow meters on any of your manifold outlets? It would be great to exact the flow through each reactor, UV etc


Yeah, Was planning on using them on the lines to the UV and eventually the ARID.


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Looking great. Following and getting ideas for my next upgrade. Thanks


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Correct me if I'm wrong, don't you want that breather to be set higher than the drain of your sink? I've been told that they have a tendency to fail. and if it did fail you'd be seeping water onto the floor.


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Unread 08/04/2018, 11:20 AM   #69
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I thought that too, but it was installed by a plumber, and they said it was fine, so I don’t know haha


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Plumbed in the pump I’ll be using for the manifold. COR-20, should give me the flow I need.



This was a major PITA, all the angles, and measurements, felt like I was at NASA or something, maybe I’m missing a trick to this or something?


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Unread 08/11/2018, 09:48 PM   #71
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This took a really long time. But finally got the manifold plumbed in. Hopefully all my joints are good, and I’ve set it up right, bit nervous to turn on the pump, will wait 24 hrs now for all the cement to cure.

How’s it look?





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Unread 08/12/2018, 01:18 PM   #72
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That is absolutely stunning!!!!


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Unread 08/12/2018, 01:46 PM   #73
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Unread 08/12/2018, 07:28 PM   #74
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Leak test went well, surprisingly, no leaks, (pats ones self on the back).

Decided to shorten the cable to the UV bulb, was about 15’ long and only needed about 2’, so because of this, now have to wait a couple days for a replacement connector to arrive in the mail.



Impressed with the COR 20, my manifold is not an easy stretch, lots of 90s and 45s, and the flow is great so far.

This is with the return to sump valve completely open, UV almost closed. And it’s only running at 20% for 5w of power, could run at 15% but at that low of a level it’s hard for it to read the watts used, so just keeping it at 20%



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Man, that looks really good. :0)


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