We used to have a member that was local who built sumps, but then he went off an abandoned us!!!
I could definetly build this sump, the problem is the distance that I am from you guys. With that said, if anyone needs any help/advice from someone that used to build sumps let me know and I'll help if I can.
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Kev
Kev,
There is some things wrong with your drawing, I'm not trying to be rude...but you may want to rewrite some of your measurements.
First thing is that you want to go with the 3/8" acrylic for strength...and make sure that the acrylic you use is Cell Cast...although the extruded will work. You'll have a better end product with Cell Cast Acrylic. Here are the measurements that I have for your sump:
Bottom = 44 " x 16"
Front = 44 " x 17 5/8"
Back = 44 " x 17 5/8"
2 Sides = 17 5/8 " x 15 1/4"
The baffles are the correct measurements.
The other recommendations that I have is to look at the refugium area (design #1). I understand that water will be moving from left to right in the picture, but you may want to put teeth in the last bubble trap baffle to make sure that note Macro gets into the bubble trap.
Second thing would be to do a calculation on the amount of water volume you have in the sump while your system is running vs. how much volume you'll need when you have the return pump off. IE - if your power goes out, you need additional room in your sump for the water that runs out of your tank. therefore, if you dont have enough room in your sump, it will overflow.
lastly, is the probe mount area for an Auto top off system as well as all the extra hardware?
Just some stuff to think about...
Travis