Building my new system, Plumbing questions. - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T17:02:37Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/building-my-new-system-plumbing-questions?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A551470&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A267200&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJanet and Bob,
I did not use…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-10:4778851:Comment:5524722014-03-10T22:08:16.840ZTom Hackhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomHack
Janet and Bob,<br />
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I did not use uniseals as that barrel was from my first system. I am using a threaded coupling and an O ring. As you can see it leaks at times - it comes loose due to vibrations caused by the venturi. At some time I will change it or add a seperate DWC bed.<br />
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I do not have a second air supply for a few reasons:<br />
I purchased a quality pump that moves only clean water.<br />
I do not over stock my system - nearly 500 gallons of total water for 30-40 fish<br />
My tanks are insulated and shaded…
Janet and Bob,<br />
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I did not use uniseals as that barrel was from my first system. I am using a threaded coupling and an O ring. As you can see it leaks at times - it comes loose due to vibrations caused by the venturi. At some time I will change it or add a seperate DWC bed.<br />
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I do not have a second air supply for a few reasons:<br />
I purchased a quality pump that moves only clean water.<br />
I do not over stock my system - nearly 500 gallons of total water for 30-40 fish<br />
My tanks are insulated and shaded in the heat of the day by a tree keeping it cooler and thus holding more O2<br />
I check my system at least 2 times a day and I have a small pump I can swap in if necessary.<br />
I use koi and gold fish at the moment which are pretty hardy<br />
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Tom Tom what are the connections…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-10:4778851:Comment:5524672014-03-10T19:01:14.259ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Tom what are the connections into the barrels, it looks like you are not using a uniseal?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Bob Campbell said:</cite></p>
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<p>Tom what are the connections into the barrels, it looks like you are not using a uniseal?<br/> <br/> <cite>Bob Campbell said:</cite></p>
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</blockquote> Thanks for the pictures, I li…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-10:4778851:Comment:5524662014-03-10T18:58:58.399ZJanet Littlehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JanetLittle
<p>Thanks for the pictures, I like the graphics that explain everything clearly. Do you have</p>
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<p>Thanks for the pictures, I like the graphics that explain everything clearly. Do you have</p>
<p>a back up air supply in case the pump fails?<br/> <br/> <cite>Tom Hack said:</cite></p>
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From an IPAD that icon…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-09:4778851:Comment:5521872014-03-09T23:33:07.047ZTom Hackhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomHack
Bob,<br />
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From an IPAD that icon does not exist.<br />
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Bob,<br />
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From an IPAD that icon does not exist.<br />
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Tom @Tom Hack Use the pi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-09:4778851:Comment:5524432014-03-09T22:09:00.107ZBob Campbellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobCampbell
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The DWC and outlets to the ebb and flow beds.
The DWC and outlets to the ebb and flow beds. This is the 3 inch inlet and…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-09:4778851:Comment:5523532014-03-09T20:12:32.074ZTom Hackhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomHack
This is the 3 inch inlet and venturi.<br />
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This is the 3 inch inlet and venturi.<br />
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Tom This is the pump with manifol…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-09:4778851:Comment:5523512014-03-09T20:08:44.794ZTom Hackhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomHack
This is the pump with manifold. Note the 1 1/2 inch pipe just sits in the 3 inch pipe. This allows water to back flow if the other drain to the settling tank ever clogs.<br/>
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This is the pump with manifold. Note the 1 1/2 inch pipe just sits in the 3 inch pipe. This allows water to back flow if the other drain to the settling tank ever clogs.<br/>
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Tom Looks like I get only 1 file…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-09:4778851:Comment:5523492014-03-09T20:05:51.396ZTom Hackhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomHack
Looks like I get only 1 file at a time.<br />
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Looks like I get only 1 file at a time.<br />
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Tom Janet and all,
Here are pict…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-09:4778851:Comment:5522652014-03-09T20:03:27.629ZTom Hackhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TomHack
Janet and all,<br />
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Here are pictures as promised.<br />
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Overview and settling area.<br />
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Tom
Janet and all,<br />
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Here are pictures as promised.<br />
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Overview and settling area.<br />
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Tom