I have a 155 gallon tank on the second floor with 1 ¾” return and 3 1” drains. I want my sump in the basement. I can put the sump in the basement under the tank but that puts the sump in the middle of my unfinished basement. I would rather place the sump against a wall making it easier to mount controllers and my electrical needs. When I say 90 degree turns, I intend to use 45 degree fitting or sweep elbows.
Option 1: Right under the sump (easier but not what I want)
- 150 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank sump full of rock and with a cryptic zone and skimmer.
- 30 to 60 gallon refugia tied into the sump
- 2 90 degree short run turns in the drain lines to the sump
- Vertical pipe length around 10 feet
- Horizontal pipe length around 4 feet
- I could probably use a large submersible Sicce to return water to the tank
Option 2: Sump against nearby wall
- 150 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank sump full of rock and with a cryptic zone and skimmer.
- 30 to 60 gallon refugia tied into the sump
- 4 90 degree turns for the drain lines
- Vertical pipe length around 10 feet
- Horizontal pile length around 19 feet
- I would need an external more powerful pump to move the water back to the tank
I was told that it would be hard to get a siphon on that long of a pipe between the tank and sump.
I have read it is best to have the gate valves close to the sump for the drain lines.
I figured with 3 1” drains I would have enough pipe to handle the water volume movement between the tank and the sump using no more than 2 lines and the 3rd as an emergency line.
Anyone do anything like this and what are the issues with option 2?
Thanks,
Bob
Option 1: Right under the sump (easier but not what I want)
- 150 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank sump full of rock and with a cryptic zone and skimmer.
- 30 to 60 gallon refugia tied into the sump
- 2 90 degree short run turns in the drain lines to the sump
- Vertical pipe length around 10 feet
- Horizontal pipe length around 4 feet
- I could probably use a large submersible Sicce to return water to the tank
Option 2: Sump against nearby wall
- 150 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank sump full of rock and with a cryptic zone and skimmer.
- 30 to 60 gallon refugia tied into the sump
- 4 90 degree turns for the drain lines
- Vertical pipe length around 10 feet
- Horizontal pile length around 19 feet
- I would need an external more powerful pump to move the water back to the tank
I was told that it would be hard to get a siphon on that long of a pipe between the tank and sump.
I have read it is best to have the gate valves close to the sump for the drain lines.
I figured with 3 1” drains I would have enough pipe to handle the water volume movement between the tank and the sump using no more than 2 lines and the 3rd as an emergency line.
Anyone do anything like this and what are the issues with option 2?
Thanks,
Bob