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Method for returning water...
Raymond Wong wrote:
<snip> i have another question...
<snip> is there anyway i could make it so i can fill the water with aged
water instead of the tap or do i have to use this device for just removal of
water and fill via buckets?
If I read this correctly Raymond, you are looking for an alternate way of
refilling your tanks following the draining part. Instead of a python type
device to refill the tank, you want a way to pump aged water back to the
tank? I use this method for returning mixed water to my reef tank. I use a
little giant pond pump to return the water via some 1/2" aquarium hose.
To set this up: Place an adaptor onto the pump output so it will accept the
return hose. Essentially this consists of a female threaded end to attach
to the pump, with the other end terminating in a barbed end to accept the
hose. The diameter of the output of the pump may be larger than your hose.
If this is the case, you may need a few more adaptors in that setup to size
the pump diameter down to match your hose diameter. You can purchase all of
these adaptors at a sprinkler store, or a hardware store.
Are you familiar with Magnum hose connectors? I use one side of the
connector as a shut off valve at the end of the hose. Since the pump
essentially turns on the second you plug it in, I find it essential to have
a shut off valve at the other end of the hose so I don't have water rushing
out before I can reach it.
IMPORTANT* Purchase a pump that can be run submerged. An "in line" pump
will do you no good as you can't submerge it into your aged water bucket.
>or could i fill
>the water through a bag of peat hoping that would help?
I do not know how this connects to your first question.
Hope that info helps.
Michael Laflamme
spicolte at hotmail_com
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