Started a 30 gallon pvc sump today it’s 34” x 15” x 15” useing 3/8” pvc sheet stock.
This is the full-size layout
Step one box built and glued.
This is the full-size layout
Step one box built and glued.
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Looks very nice
Cool build. I dig it.
Thanks, this the first part of a new tank stand I’m working on.Very nice build!
wow i never knew they have pvc sheet. Local hardware carry them? I would love to build one. Question, how you joint them? Silicone or pvc glue?
How's silicones adhesion to PVC? i'd imagine is weak similar to acrylic no?
But dam I like the idea of a PVC sheet sump. How's the cost effectivness?
You are on the right track, you really can’t go too big with a sumpuse all the space you can for it.Love this sump build. I am just setting up my first tank. Bought setup used. 90 gallon. It came with an obsolete proclear 125 sump. By the time I put my return pump, skimmer pump and heater in there, it's cram full. I'd like to get these pvc boards and build in place in the stand and utilize all the space. My stand is still just the skeleton, would be easier before I enclosed it. Have to do some research, I'm not experienced in knowing what I need in there.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/rays-first-build.357737/
Clear pvc primer and pvc glue. I also siliconed the inside corners.How did you glue the pvc tank together I mean the sump itself not the baffles
Thanks. What will you put in the refugium?The first section is the water inlet this is where the tank water drains into the sump. The second is for the filtersocks and can also hold a prefilter sponge. The third section is where the skimmer and heaters are, next is the bubble trap the purpose is to stop any micro bubbles leaving the sump area. The fourth section is the refugeium the baffle leaving the refugeium has slots to 1 brake the surface of the water and promote gas exchange and 2 keep what’s kept in the refugeium from being washed into the return. There is also an spot for mechanical filtration leaving the refugeium if needed.
I havent thought about heat welding that may be worth testing.