krellious Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hey guys, I am finally getting my butt into gear and setting up my Air pump. I would like to know 1 what thickness pvc i should use 2 what connectors to use for the tubing from PVC to the tank and do i silicone them on to stop air leaking. 3 I will have the pvc in a loop so it can only get out via the sponges. I am having about 15 sponges on the system, will the air pressure build up in the line and somehow damage the pump? 4 The pump will be on the ground and the PVC near the garage roof. I will have about 11m of PVC. WIll the Pump be able to pump up to the roof and still have enough pressure to run 15+ sponges? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogboy Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hey guys, I am finally getting my butt into gear and setting up my Air pump. I would like to know 1 what thickness pvc i should use 20 or 25mm will be fine 2 what connectors to use for the tubing from PVC to the tank and do i silicone them on to stop air leaking. i use the 4mm threaded connectors from garden irrigation/ dripper systems, drill a hole slightly smaller that the thread and screw it in, if its leaking then a little pvc adhesive goes the job 3 I will have the pvc in a loop so it can only get out via the sponges. I am having about 15 sponges on the system, will the air pressure build up in the line and somehow damage the pump? i would put a valve in there, you may not need it but better to build it in than retrofit. an LP60 will probably have more air thn you need for 15 sponges 4 The pump will be on the ground and the PVC near the garage roof. I will have about 11m of PVC. WIll the Pump be able to pump up to the roof and still have enough pressure to run 15+ sponges? Thanks guys you dont have the same head problems with air pumps as you do with water so pressure will be fine, i would advise having the pump above the highest tank because if you have a power failure then potentially you could siphon water back into the pump and good bye LP60. either that or put one way valve in there- which may decrease pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trofius Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 my lp60 is easily doing 30 sponges lots 2 foot deep I would avoid the pump on the floor. a release valve can be as simple as a flow adjustment valve, without an airline attached, again garden stuff works a treat, and is cheaper than aquarium ones you will probably need valves for air flow adjustment aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krellious Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Thanks guys. Exactly what i needed to know. Now to find solid 20mm T pieces of pvc and im set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_J Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks guys. Exactly what i needed to know. Now to find solid 20mm T pieces of pvc and im set dont know if this helps , but i purchased a bundle of 20mm condut for my air lines and just used the T with the inspection plate and just sealed it with silicone. Works great . Cost me $40. For 10 lengths and a T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_J Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks guys. Exactly what i needed to know. Now to find solid 20mm T pieces of pvc and im set dont know if this helps , but i purchased a bundle of 20mm condut for my air lines and just used the T with the inspection plate and just sealed it with silicone. Works great . Cost me $40. For 10 lengths and a T. and elbows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krellious Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 helps alot dude. I was worried about using the inspection t's. I should have a few days off soon and will get to building. Shift work and home ownership doesnt give me as much spare time as i used to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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