You guys need to explain how to set the drain lines up better. First, do NOT GLUE the pipe to the drains, just press fit it so it can be removed for maintenance. If you glue them you can't remove the bulkhead fittings from the scrubber. Or install a union so you can reconfigure easier if you do glue. Also if you need to reconfigure the scrubber you have to cut the PVC if no union is used. This method does require some sort of drip catch underneath the drain. 1. The large drain needs to be submerged in a sump to silence the water drain sound. 2. Installing a drawstring mesh filter sock on the main drain will a) create a bubble trap, keeping excess bubbles out of the sump b) collect any loose debris from the scrubber. 3. You want the emergency overflow to drain above the surface of the water so you hear the water drain sound. This lets you know your scrubber needs attention and the main drain is clogged.
The Scrubber gravity drains and must not be placed in the sump. It has one intake barb you attach tubing to a feed pump. There is an emergency drain and the main drain. The emergency drain which is the smaller of the two drains can be plumbed with a barb and tubing or PVC to the sump. This is a preventative measure in case the main drain gets clogged. The main drain must not be downsized and should be plumbed and glued with PVC. Unions on long lengths make for easy maintenance. Here is an image of a recent install: d.pr/i/oysfok
@@CoralVueTV Thanks for the info and picture. Personally my sump is under the aquarium and can't imagine I have that much room. Will measure....thanks again
You guys need to explain how to set the drain lines up better. First, do NOT GLUE the pipe to the drains, just press fit it so it can be removed for maintenance. If you glue them you can't remove the bulkhead fittings from the scrubber. Or install a union so you can reconfigure easier if you do glue. Also if you need to reconfigure the scrubber you have to cut the PVC if no union is used. This method does require some sort of drip catch underneath the drain.
1. The large drain needs to be submerged in a sump to silence the water drain sound.
2. Installing a drawstring mesh filter sock on the main drain will a) create a bubble trap, keeping excess bubbles out of the sump b) collect any loose debris from the scrubber.
3. You want the emergency overflow to drain above the surface of the water so you hear the water drain sound. This lets you know your scrubber needs attention and the main drain is clogged.
anyone put this on the tank like a HOB for those that don't have a sump?
Are the pipes metric or u.s?
The input and output are set for US standard plumbing
@@CoralVueTV perfect!!! I heard it was the opposite but that makes more sense thank you!! For you fast response!!!
How to install ?
The Scrubber gravity drains and must not be placed in the sump. It has one intake barb you attach tubing to a feed pump. There is an emergency drain and the main drain. The emergency drain which is the smaller of the two drains can be plumbed with a barb and tubing or PVC to the sump. This is a preventative measure in case the main drain gets clogged. The main drain must not be downsized and should be plumbed and glued with PVC. Unions on long lengths make for easy maintenance. Here is an image of a recent install: d.pr/i/oysfok
@@CoralVueTV Thanks for the info and picture. Personally my sump is under the aquarium and can't imagine I have that much room. Will measure....thanks again
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