Fish Rack build

[JasonC]

No loop.
pump on one end and then just 5ft of vertical PVC.
This will provide air to 3 levels of the rack.
Sounds like I should go to 1/2 inch then.

Like this idea... shamelessly stealing it. lol!

 

[Jmty]

check the tickness of 1/2 compare to 3/4

 

[frankoq]

check the tickness of 1/2 compare to 3/4

So I need help to make sure this is done right.
I'm going to return the 1'' pieces and now not sure if I should go 1/2 or 3/4 PVC.
I keep hearing about a loop to keep pressure up.
This set up is only for the rack. pump on a shelf above rack, flex vinyl tubing to a vertical 5 feet PVC pipe (size 1/2 or 3/4).
Then drill as needed to add air valves.
Air valves to connect to sponge filters.
At the end of the pipe, I can add another valve to serve as bleed valve.

Someone please check this plan and let me know if it sounds ok.
For now, I'll move forward and use 3/4 PVC.

Jose, I'm guessing you are suggesting thicker pipe wall is better. yes?

 

[frankoq]

Like this idea... shamelessly stealing it. lol!

Go ahead. I wish I had found all the details I needed in one thread.

 

[Jmty]

Positive thickness will help to attach the valves without leaks


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[frankoq]

any idea on where I can find air valves and the Threaded Pipe Tap?
I found them at Dr. Foster but looking for a local place in MD.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3669+8165&pcatid=8165

 

[Jmoore]

http://www.jehmco.com/html/air_accessories.html#AirValves

I bought AV1D


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[Jmty]

Take the valve to hd you can ask the guy to help you , I can't remember the size of it


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[Forester]

Im using 3/4 and it works great and mine goes all the way around the ceiling.

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[frankoq]

Thanks. I switched to 3/4 pipe and will put a bleed valve at the end.

 

[JasonC]

what does the bleed valve do for you?

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[frankoq]

what does the bleed valve do for you?

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relief pressure specially since I'm under using this Alita pump.
while doing research, I found many people suggesting a bleed valve.

 

[frankoq]

http://www.jehmco.com/html/air_accessories.html#AirValves

I bought AV1D


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I tried Congressional and HOT and neither have them.
I ordered 10 AV1Ds so I have a few extra ones for future expansion

 

[Becca]

Wife noticed what you're up to yet?

 

[JasonC]

Makes sense...

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[frankoq]

Wife noticed what you're up to yet?

She knows I'm up to something "fishy"

what is helping my case is that I already brought the rack to the unfinished side of the basement. I'm sure I would be in trouble if I put it in the finished side.

She's still asking me what that is. no tanks yet so she is still clueless.
by the time she sees the tanks, it will be too late.

 

[Localzoo]

That's dangerous.


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[frankoq]

Latest pic:
Alita pump set on shelf above rack.
shop lights set.
power strips set
PVC pipe set and just waiting for air valves.

 

[jonclark96]

Looking good Frank!


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[Tangcollector]

Looks good and I have always found it is better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.