Filter alterations 2006 - Phase 4
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Filter alterations 2006 - Phase 4
Hi all, moving quickly onto the next phase, this is a drawing of what I'm proposing.
This will be a very 'big easy' with a throughput of 5000 gallons per hour and will be made from a water but. Sizes are as per the drawing, but of course not to scale.
Any thoughts/comments on this plan??????
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This will be a very 'big easy' with a throughput of 5000 gallons per hour and will be made from a water but. Sizes are as per the drawing, but of course not to scale.
Any thoughts/comments on this plan??????
[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... 20Jpeg.JPG[/img]
I like it Bob. Particularly the fact that when drained down you have full access underneath to pick out blanket weed, stray frogs etc.
I have to convert my vortex on my multibay and horizontal pipes sat on the wier could be an option for that. Any worries about clogging around the pipes? I suppose 2 No. 6" pipes is a fair amount of flow so should be OK.
I have to convert my vortex on my multibay and horizontal pipes sat on the wier could be an option for that. Any worries about clogging around the pipes? I suppose 2 No. 6" pipes is a fair amount of flow so should be OK.
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Ted,
You've got the design in one, I like to be able to see what 'may' be clogging up the bottom drain area, or what is not being flushed away.
This design means you can still see around the sides of the 'Easy' unit.
Just need to see that I can drill 700+ holes in the 6" pipes without it losing it's strength. 700 x 8mm holes is the equivenent of 2 x 6" pipes cross sectional area, so I'm guessing I'll have to drill 800 minimum to ensure there is no restriction in water flow.
I runa similar horizontal pipe easy on my growing on pond and it seems to work well.
You've got the design in one, I like to be able to see what 'may' be clogging up the bottom drain area, or what is not being flushed away.
This design means you can still see around the sides of the 'Easy' unit.
Just need to see that I can drill 700+ holes in the 6" pipes without it losing it's strength. 700 x 8mm holes is the equivenent of 2 x 6" pipes cross sectional area, so I'm guessing I'll have to drill 800 minimum to ensure there is no restriction in water flow.
I runa similar horizontal pipe easy on my growing on pond and it seems to work well.
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590 holes drilled, didnt take too long. Battery recharging now, hope to get all the holes in the butt drilled later on this afternoon.
Got to take a break now, have to rig up an outside light and a Kareoke machine for someone this afternoon, for tomorrows party!!!!!!!! Cant see me doing a lot on Sunday though - lol
Got to take a break now, have to rig up an outside light and a Kareoke machine for someone this afternoon, for tomorrows party!!!!!!!! Cant see me doing a lot on Sunday though - lol
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I'd calculated that to get the same cross sectional area as 2 x 6" pipes I'd need to drill 700 x 8mm holes. But the more the merrier and I've now drilled 1300 into the base and bottom portion of the water butt. Every hole has been countersunk and gone over with a stanley knife blade to remove any burrs. This part took ages, but worth it as there is nothing for any weed or rubbish to now stick to.
The water but was far thicker than a plastic dustbin, so will therefore be stronger - but of course heavier!
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[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... CN2757.JPG[/img]
Purchased a 4 foot square sheet of 3mm thick food grade plastic today. I'll use this to make up the transfer port area, with some quaderant to strenthen it.
The water but was far thicker than a plastic dustbin, so will therefore be stronger - but of course heavier!
[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... CN2756.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... CN2757.JPG[/img]
Purchased a 4 foot square sheet of 3mm thick food grade plastic today. I'll use this to make up the transfer port area, with some quaderant to strenthen it.
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Counted every one Gerry, strange isnt it, I count lots of things I'm a bit weird like that - LOL
Just wanted to know how many there were and when I was passed 700
Dave - Gazza is right, been planning this assualt for nearly a year. Idea's from Gazza and Dave A plus a few of my own. No point in anging around once the plans are in place.
Wont get much done tomorrow though, day out looking at Koi, Sunday is planned for a hang over!
Just wanted to know how many there were and when I was passed 700
Dave - Gazza is right, been planning this assualt for nearly a year. Idea's from Gazza and Dave A plus a few of my own. No point in anging around once the plans are in place.
Wont get much done tomorrow though, day out looking at Koi, Sunday is planned for a hang over!