CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
So I've got a problem that I'm sure has a reasonable answer, but I need help. I built Joey's (DIY King) 5 gallon bucket canister filter. It works great for short periods, but I always end up with a leak around the twist seal of the lid. I've tried sealing it with silicone, but this didn't prevent the leak, plus, it makes it that much harder to service. I am wondering if I can create a sump from a 10 gallon tank and use it instead. I have two issues I'm trying to figure out.
1) Will gravity feed the return pump fast enough to keep up and not run the pump dry? (It is a variable speed pump, but it is rather powerful ~1500 gph)
2) Will drilling a hole in the gravity feed inside the tank under the water line prevent tank drain in the event of power loss?
3) I'd love to have a larger sump, but I only have an opening under the tank that is 11" X 26" (size of the door opening) to fit the sump through. I've found one tote that is 13 gallons, but that doesn't gain me much. Any ideas on a larger sump?
1) Will gravity feed the return pump fast enough to keep up and not run the pump dry? (It is a variable speed pump, but it is rather powerful ~1500 gph)
2) Will drilling a hole in the gravity feed inside the tank under the water line prevent tank drain in the event of power loss?
3) I'd love to have a larger sump, but I only have an opening under the tank that is 11" X 26" (size of the door opening) to fit the sump through. I've found one tote that is 13 gallons, but that doesn't gain me much. Any ideas on a larger sump?