O.K., I can't contain myself. Like most of us, I can't help myself and always have to find a better way. This was the case when I decided to enlarge and upgrade my sump. I am picking up my new 38 x 20 x 16 tall sump tomorrow from Ultimate Acrylics. I'll be listing my used sump from AA (It's great too!), but after working with it for a while I decided to change my plumbing and reactor set-up to maximize my space and access.
The new sump is 1" shorter, but 4" deeper and 2" longer. I know it is controversial, but I will be doing a drain down chamber that will empty into a sock section with three 4" socks. It will progress to my reactor section, through a skimmer section and finally to the return pump section. I decided to do the back and all the interior sections, baffles, etc in White Acrylic!
To make it more interesting all my return (Positive pressure) PVC will be done in red. All returning lines will be done in a flat gray. I have everything laid out on my kitchen island, a table set up outside, and have all non-essential equipment out of my sump. So after my daughters soccer game tomorrow morning, I'll be swinging by to pick up the sump, get home, and get to work replacing the old sump!
I think I thought of everything? I drew out the design, have purchased all the PVC and parts, but just know at some point tomorrow I'll be cursing and mumbling to myself because I forgot something. Hopefully not! Anyway, wish me luck and I will post pictures tomorrow of the sump, my progress and the finished product!
Have a great night!
Mike
The new sump is 1" shorter, but 4" deeper and 2" longer. I know it is controversial, but I will be doing a drain down chamber that will empty into a sock section with three 4" socks. It will progress to my reactor section, through a skimmer section and finally to the return pump section. I decided to do the back and all the interior sections, baffles, etc in White Acrylic!
To make it more interesting all my return (Positive pressure) PVC will be done in red. All returning lines will be done in a flat gray. I have everything laid out on my kitchen island, a table set up outside, and have all non-essential equipment out of my sump. So after my daughters soccer game tomorrow morning, I'll be swinging by to pick up the sump, get home, and get to work replacing the old sump!
I think I thought of everything? I drew out the design, have purchased all the PVC and parts, but just know at some point tomorrow I'll be cursing and mumbling to myself because I forgot something. Hopefully not! Anyway, wish me luck and I will post pictures tomorrow of the sump, my progress and the finished product!
Have a great night!
Mike
