derekjc
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NUVO EXT 100 Build/Plumbing Question
Sorry for the lengthy post!
I recently purchased the EXT 100 and went with a Luna reef sump because I really wanted a filter roller. The sump has 4 bulk heads similar to the IM RFS.
1. Main Drain
2. Overflow
3. Emergency Overflow
4. Return
I also purchased a UV Filter and was originally going to plumb it from the first chamber and exit into the return chamber but I’m reading that is not the best way and it should exit directly into the tank. So then I thought about plumbing the UV directly to 1 return and then still have a second pump for the other return. (I read that you shouldn’t plumb directly to main return as you can not adjust the flow to accurately utilize the UV). I already have both DC pumps so it’s not a matter of having to purchase another return pump.
So my dilemma would be 4 bulk heads on the sump but 5 pipes! Haha help! Any ideas or recommendations?
Sorry for the lengthy post!
I recently purchased the EXT 100 and went with a Luna reef sump because I really wanted a filter roller. The sump has 4 bulk heads similar to the IM RFS.
1. Main Drain
2. Overflow
3. Emergency Overflow
4. Return
I also purchased a UV Filter and was originally going to plumb it from the first chamber and exit into the return chamber but I’m reading that is not the best way and it should exit directly into the tank. So then I thought about plumbing the UV directly to 1 return and then still have a second pump for the other return. (I read that you shouldn’t plumb directly to main return as you can not adjust the flow to accurately utilize the UV). I already have both DC pumps so it’s not a matter of having to purchase another return pump.
So my dilemma would be 4 bulk heads on the sump but 5 pipes! Haha help! Any ideas or recommendations?
