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    bubbles in return pipe

    thanks James.. i will make the pipes the same diameter i have a total of 6 filter socks . i think it maybe a combination of too much flow and not enough sump if that makes sense maybe even my home made baffles not sure .
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    bubbles in return pipe

    ok i decided to change them to tee's i will try this weekend. and i just thought of something should all 4 pipes be the same diameter and if so 1 inch or 1 1/2 inch. I wish there was a way to get more water in my sump and have less drain back in the sump when i shut off the pump. so much...
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    bubbles in return pipe

    this is the sump the dimensions are 36x16x14 1/2
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    bubbles in return pipe

    Ok thanks i did what you suggested and it seems to be working . it seems as though there is not alot of flow thru the returns i made although they are flowing. I cant get enough water back into my sump to run the pump wide open although i dont have the manifold assembled yet, and when i do i...
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    bubbles in return pipe

    I hope it works . here they are!!!
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    bubbles in return pipe

    I will post pics now , but im not very good at it, they are the same height as the others . the only difference now is the cross drilled hole in the side but that is the hole that is creating the noise. i will take the pics now .
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    Hi I'm new to NJRC!

    WELCOME ABOARD TONS OF GREAT PEOPLE HERE
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    bubbles in return pipe

    I forgot to mention that i only drilled the hole in the top.
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    bubbles in return pipe

    ??? ok i drilled the holes about the same size as the other ones and still no return water coming thru the hoses. Just as lost as ever !!!!! :(
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    bubbles in return pipe

    sounds great thanks to all trying it now.
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    bubbles in return pipe

    yes mike your right we talked about it saturday and I went and made all four pipes returns like you said. and ran a pipe for the feed which i will construct a manifold in the tank for , but just wanted to get it functional first. BUT I did not drill any holes in the top or sides of the new...
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    really bummed.

    Sorry to hear, I wish you a speedy recovery.
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    bubbles in return pipe

    :( ok i just realized that the 2 drain that i added are not draining, i think its because i dont have a hole drilled in the top for air to flow, but i dont want to drill it in the wrong spot, if in fact i do need to drill it , to have water flow thru the pipe. need help , please. Chuck P
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    bubbles in return pipe

    Hello folks :), I just fired up my tank after removing the pipes and converting the 2 feeds to returns , so now I have 4 returns and the beginnings of a manifold for feed :). One of my new questions is that I have a large supply of bubbles coming out of only one of the returns and honestly I...
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    .Keeping Local Tropical - Mortality Issues

    Sorry cant help you but am curious myself..
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    Thinking of going into basement...

    Wow thanks for the invite. may take you up on it one day.I. sure we will see you at the next meeting . I am going to try to use my existing equipment and stay on one floor . I got some good ideas from mikem and the guys, and have been working on it since sunday. it seems as though I had some...
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    Thinking of going into basement...

    LOOKS GREAT THANKS .. THATS MORE MY SPEED. :)
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    March Meeting Thanks and Recap

    Thanks again to all thank you mr and misses Wohler. I Anna maria and I had a great time its nice to meet wonderful people like you all are. We hope to see you all next month. Thanks Chuck and Anna Maria. :)
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    SHOW ME YOURS !!!

    Hello all thanks for all the informantion at the meeting. Iam know looking for manifold ideas, so if you have one and dont mind, show me your pictures PLEASE!!!!!!
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