fatoldsun
NJRC Member
Well, truth is, since the design was kind of getting ripped I decided to keep the genius behind it secret – I didn’t think under the circumstances it would come off as complimentary but rather an invitation for a defense. Then again, there’s always implementation and who’s to say I didn’t mis-glue a joint or lose something in my translation/interpretation. I’m pretty sure I remembered teflon tape where I used threaded joints as opposed to glue joints and I can say without question that I’ve had no leaks (or salt deposits indicative of a slow leak that is drying before it shows itself)
I guess step 1 will be to change the input on the Mag and perhaps redirect it. The elbow is there, well, uh, because I thought it was supposed to be. I guess I’d seen other setups when I was researching that used it but now that I think about it, several ideas may have mixed together (happens when you are staring out because there is just SOOO much new information) and the elbow may have been to ensure that the water level could drop as far as possible before the Mag running dry. My guess is this was in a mixing station setup or something similar, ....AND it was like that when I got it. Other than the glass tank with the stock overflow (and the light fixture which I’m still using with some new bulbs) the Mag is literally the only dry good I am still using from the setup I purchased. (wet/dry, return and drain hoses, stand and hood, skimmer, test kits, hydrometer, - all gone – well I still have the HOB bio-wheel in the basement on my QT setup) wow – way too much ancillary info, sorry
Back to it – Step 2 will be to redo the return plumbing to remove the tee and while I’m at it, move the pump away from the fuge waterfall.
Step 3 – try hose for the return
Step 4 – begin to embrace the micro-bubbles as a beautiful bonus to this hobby – perfect tiny little spheres bringing crucial O2 to all who need it
Step 5 – point out the damn annoying tiny spheres that are EVERYWHERE and convince my wife that I need to get a bigger tank – ok, this one still needs work, but I’ll get there
I guess step 1 will be to change the input on the Mag and perhaps redirect it. The elbow is there, well, uh, because I thought it was supposed to be. I guess I’d seen other setups when I was researching that used it but now that I think about it, several ideas may have mixed together (happens when you are staring out because there is just SOOO much new information) and the elbow may have been to ensure that the water level could drop as far as possible before the Mag running dry. My guess is this was in a mixing station setup or something similar, ....AND it was like that when I got it. Other than the glass tank with the stock overflow (and the light fixture which I’m still using with some new bulbs) the Mag is literally the only dry good I am still using from the setup I purchased. (wet/dry, return and drain hoses, stand and hood, skimmer, test kits, hydrometer, - all gone – well I still have the HOB bio-wheel in the basement on my QT setup) wow – way too much ancillary info, sorry
Back to it – Step 2 will be to redo the return plumbing to remove the tee and while I’m at it, move the pump away from the fuge waterfall.
Step 3 – try hose for the return
Step 4 – begin to embrace the micro-bubbles as a beautiful bonus to this hobby – perfect tiny little spheres bringing crucial O2 to all who need it
Step 5 – point out the damn annoying tiny spheres that are EVERYWHERE and convince my wife that I need to get a bigger tank – ok, this one still needs work, but I’ll get there
