kpiotrowski
Kevin
can you elaborate on the "true volume balanced" closed loop and the led's above the ATS please? thanks!
300 gallon TRUVU CUSTOM
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Easy one first...lol I found a place on eBay that sells different watt led's both fixtures and bulbs. I am using the 5 x 3 watt red Bridgelux bulbs.
The new close loop plumbing.....in lieu of having two half round manifolds with pump's feeding it from one end. I am building a 8' long egg shaped manifold that has pumps feeding each way at the center. This will allow me to use 1, 2, 3, or 4 pumps with water coming out of each outlet while leaving no dead water in manifold. So lets say 1- 2400gph pump is on this would flow 300gph out each of 8 outlet's.....2 pumps = 600gph.....3 pumps = 900.....4 pumps = 1200gph minus head and friction.
This is the special wye's that allow me to do this: * I will post pictures of manifold asap I am waiting on a couple of parts.
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Kevin
variable speed closed loop was something I thought of too late in the game for me. am waiting for large controllable variable speed DC pumps to be more available. Can't wait to see your plumbing on this one!
Spinner
Reef
Yeah I am done with researching pumps I wanted to use something different(BUT GOOD
I have already used Dolphins, and Reeflos on past build's and know they work well. I am on the fence with the DC pumps seems not that good with pressure needed for some installs. I believe Laguna 2400s is my choice but still thinking about Water Blaster 16000 x2 & Sicce HF 4200 x 2 so we just let the brain simmer for awhile
I think this manifold layout is a keeper already have changed it twice before on this build.
I have already used Dolphins, and Reeflos on past build's and know they work well. I am on the fence with the DC pumps seems not that good with pressure needed for some installs. I believe Laguna 2400s is my choice but still thinking about Water Blaster 16000 x2 & Sicce HF 4200 x 2 so we just let the brain simmer for awhile I think this manifold layout is a keeper already have changed it twice before on this build.
Spinner
Reef
Been awhile since posting but the build goes on
Here is a few pics of different things I have been working on...........
My 6 outlet Flowwolf
Many fun items will work to get my build thread up to date:couch2:
Here is a few pics of different things I have been working on...........
My 6 outlet Flowwolf
Many fun items will work to get my build thread up to date
:couch2:
kpiotrowski
Kevin
very pretty pictures! Care to elaborate?
Spinner
Reef
The top picture is of my Flowwolf flow diverter which has six outlets....its like a Ocean Motion but has many different flow options. The options are controlled by a digital controller and runs at 3200gph being feed by a Reeflo Barracuda pump. A note on the pump it was put together by hand at Reeflo to make it as quite as possible running at low 30dbs
The other pictures are my final design with the MO FLOW accelerator outlets using 1 1/2" mpt pool inlets that come in many different flow pattern's too, now outlets can meet special needs areas of flow.
I have 14 outlets being powered by three pumps @ 13,000+-gph.
Thank You for the questions!
The other pictures are my final design with the MO FLOW accelerator outlets using 1 1/2" mpt pool inlets that come in many different flow pattern's too, now outlets can meet special needs areas of flow.
I have 14 outlets being powered by three pumps @ 13,000+-gph.
Thank You for the questions!
kpiotrowski
Kevin
Thanks! very cool!
Had I heard of the flow wolf before I would have considered it!!!
Had I heard of the flow wolf before I would have considered it!!!
Spinner
Reef
You have a nice system your video's and outlet has inspired me several times and lead to some cool DIY stuff
One nice detail of the new MO FLOW's is their size 3.5" x 2.5" while packing a lot of punch both accelerated and non. Now I am working with my two built on skimmers this has been fun with a lot of research not about skimming but with learn and finding custom parts. To recap I drilled both ends of my DT and am installing two 4" x 36" air driven skimmers that will be feeding from DT and they also act as a secondary close loop pump feed.
Here shows the area where skimmers will be installed* black acrylic will be install for added support and give a nice finished look to black back of DT.
Other side of DT:* Sorry for the dust:tsk:
These are some nice skimmer tube support brackets that will look cool once installed:
These are the skimmer combo air and pump feed chamber:
Thanks,
One nice detail of the new MO FLOW's is their size 3.5" x 2.5" while packing a lot of punch both accelerated and non. Now I am working with my two built on skimmers this has been fun with a lot of research not about skimming but with learn and finding custom parts. To recap I drilled both ends of my DT and am installing two 4" x 36" air driven skimmers that will be feeding from DT and they also act as a secondary close loop pump feed.
Here shows the area where skimmers will be installed* black acrylic will be install for added support and give a nice finished look to black back of DT.
Other side of DT:* Sorry for the dust:tsk:
These are some nice skimmer tube support brackets that will look cool once installed:
These are the skimmer combo air and pump feed chamber:
Thanks,
Spinner
Reef
Since I have eight different overflows wanted to make them blend and become part of the design
These are the two main close loop feed overflows installed on the back two bottom corners:
Thanks,
These are the two main close loop feed overflows installed on the back two bottom corners:
Thanks,
kpiotrowski
Kevin
I am serioulsy going to make a point of seeing this in person once its all flowing and bubbling! Where in CA are you located?
Spinner
Reef
Thanks man I will save you some money got me a nice HD video/camera will post several showing all its STUFF when running
My goal is water by April 20th that will make it a in the works three year build.........KRAZY
Someone who believes its the journey and not the destination THAT is the fun would understand a 3 year build?
The journey goes on.........lol
Bakersfield, California " Lakers" "Denver"......:humble:
I will save you some money got me a nice HD video/camera will post several showing all its STUFF when running My goal is water by April 20th that will make it a in the works three year build.........KRAZY
Someone who believes its the journey and not the destination THAT is the fun would understand a 3 year build?
The journey goes on.........lol
Bakersfield, California " Lakers" "Denver"......:humble:
Peppie
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The top picture is of my Flowwolf flow diverter which has six outlets....its like a Ocean Motion but has many different flow options. The options are controlled by a digital controller and runs at 3200gph being feed by a Reeflo Barracuda pump. A note on the pump it was put together by hand at Reeflo to make it as quite as possible running at low 30dbs
The other pictures are my final design with the MO FLOW accelerator outlets using 1 1/2" mpt pool inlets that come in many different flow pattern's too, now outlets can meet special needs areas of flow.
I have 14 outlets being powered by three pumps @ 13,000+-gph.
Thank You for the questions!
F in A Bud!!!
To go where no man has gone.
Impressive to say the least, and I havent even finished your new post series.
Peppie
Well-known member
Spinner buddy old pale old friend.
We go back here on RF quite a ways. I admire your craftsmanship and your ability to think outside the box. You have my ut-most respect in these regaurds.
But I have to draw the line for the last comment of your previous post
DENVER!!! Are flippin out of your mind??? You know your fan base here following your build just hit rock bottom!!
Now I understand you are under a huge amount of stress to get water in this thing by April 20th. But that shouldnt effect your common sense about who the winners of the Super Bowl will be . Or at least who to cheer for.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOO HHHHHAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWKKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSS
We go back here on RF quite a ways. I admire your craftsmanship and your ability to think outside the box. You have my ut-most respect in these regaurds.
But I have to draw the line for the last comment of your previous post
DENVER!!! Are flippin out of your mind??? You know your fan base here following your build just hit rock bottom!!
Now I understand you are under a huge amount of stress to get water in this thing by April 20th. But that shouldnt effect your common sense about who the winners of the Super Bowl will be . Or at least who to cheer for.
GGGOOOOOOOOOOOOO HHHHHAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWKKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSS
Spinner
Reef
kpiotrowski
Kevin
So when is the superbowl anyway? I was watching on sunday and seen a bunch of comercials and Seahawks highlights....but no game!
Spinner
Reef
Can you say BUTT KICK.....N........Best team won
I wanted to add a couple of extra overflows to my DT if needed but didn't want something big and bulking so these worked well. Those are the 1" seen in the pic also using the 2" one's for the built on air skimmer's inlets.
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Kevin
Can you say BUTT KICK.....N........Best team won
I wanted to add a couple of extra overflows to my DT if needed but didn't want something big and bulking so these worked well. Those are the 1" seen in the pic also using the 2" one's for the built on air skimmer's inlets.
Is that official "Bronco's Orange"?
Spinner
Reef
No they are red but they do look orange in the pic
How's your build going? Are you liking the Ocean Motion?
