carpetreef75
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maybe a piece of rubber mat , on carpet youd be fine but them metal legs on tile can you say Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Bryan
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ultimatemj
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Since your sump is acrylic, you need to support the whole bottom, not just the rim. I'd put a sealed (paint, poly, plastic sheet, etc) piece of 3/4" plywood on top of the stand.
Note: That doesn't mean you can't have a 4"hole in the plywood to allow a bottom mounted bulkhead drain to make water changes easier
Note: That doesn't mean you can't have a 4"hole in the plywood to allow a bottom mounted bulkhead drain to make water changes easier
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Smitty
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Thanks bro..... I'm really liking the way it's turning out so far. At first, I was apprehensive, but I just went for it. I'm glad I did.
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Smitty
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Good idea, I’ll put some rubber mat on the floor underneath the stand. Thanks for the idea.
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Smitty
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Ok cool. Thanks for the heads up on that idea....I never even thought about the integrity of the acrylic. Thank you.Since your sump is acrylic, you need to support the whole bottom, not just the rim. I'd put a sealed (paint, poly, plastic sheet, etc) piece of 3/4" plywood on top of the stand.
Note: That doesn't mean you can't have a 4"hole in the plywood to allow a bottom mounted bulkhead drain to make water changes easier
As far as easier water changes, are you referring to drilling a hole in the sump and attaching a drain and valve for the water changes?
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ultimatemj
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My pleasure.
Yes, a bulkhead drain in the bottom of your sump can be a great way to get detritus out of your sump. That said, it does come with an added "leak risk". Not a high risk issue, but overtime the seal would likely need replacing (annually?).
My sump is in my basement laundry room, 25' away from my DT, and water changes are so much easier, faster, cleaner than doing them in the family room! I drop an MJ1200 powerhead in the sump, stir it up, pump it out the dirty, and then move the powerhead into the bucket of new mix to pump it in. It's easy enough that I haven't bothered adding a bottom drain...but at times wished I had, just for the couple of steps less.
Yes, a bulkhead drain in the bottom of your sump can be a great way to get detritus out of your sump. That said, it does come with an added "leak risk". Not a high risk issue, but overtime the seal would likely need replacing (annually?).
My sump is in my basement laundry room, 25' away from my DT, and water changes are so much easier, faster, cleaner than doing them in the family room! I drop an MJ1200 powerhead in the sump, stir it up, pump it out the dirty, and then move the powerhead into the bucket of new mix to pump it in. It's easy enough that I haven't bothered adding a bottom drain...but at times wished I had, just for the couple of steps less.
carpetreef75
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No Smitty put the rubber mat under the sump directly on the steel it wont affect any integrity and will have a cushion vs plywood you may as well not use anything it will vibrate the same
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Smitty
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Cool...but I think that I’ll stay away from drilling it, and just use the pump idea. My laundry tub is literally 7-8ft away from the sump.
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Smitty
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Ooohhhhh......gotcha. I see what you’re saying now. Thanks.
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ultimatemj
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I should have brought this up before, but since water isn't in yet...I'd encourage you to consider an arrangement with the sump on the "top shelf"!I finished up my plumbing last night.
Having a sump at waist height is SO nice
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Smitty
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I've thought of that, but the issue I thought I would have, would be the overflow drainage. The sump and the tank would pretty much be the same height, so gravity wouldn't be in my favor. The water will have to flow down the overflow pipes, thru the wall, and then back up 4ft into the sump.I should have brought this up before, but since water isn't in yet...I'd encourage you to consider an arrangement with the sump on the "top shelf"!
Having a sump at waist height is SO nice
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ultimatemj
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No worries, I thought you were also at different levels....my sump is in the basement below the family room.
Smitty
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I thought of doing that(running it into the basement) when I was gonna put the tank in the front room. But decided to place it in the family room, since everyone is always in there.
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ultimatemj
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Smart choice! I believe locating your tank in a place you frequent to be a key to long term success! If you have to go to an extra bedroom, a hallway, or a basement it becomes more of an "extra thing". By being in your living space you notice when things are not right quickly and you more likely to keep your maintenance up (to avoid an eyesore in your living space)!
madjoe
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So your drain still has to travel up?I finished up my plumbing last night.
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