Mixing Station

[Bret]

If you want a nicer looking hose, you can use clear PVC/Vinyl hybrid hose (same as used on Python no spill systems).
Also your 800gph pump wont be pumping nearly that fast by the time it gets up to your tank. Look at the flow chart for the pump you want to use at the height you want to pump, take that value and reduce it again by probably 25% for the frictional loss from the hose, and that is the realistic flow you can expect at the tank. A ball valve on the end is a great idea to shut off the flow when you are done filling and wont hurt your pump for the short amount of time it takes you to go back down stairs and turn it off.

 

[techdef]

I got a silly remote control on/off power strip at Lowe’s. They sell them for Xmas lights. Great for turning on/off the sender pump from garage to my living room. Also it was like $7

 

[GDD66]

Finally got it done guys. Thanks for all the advice

 

[jmwils1]

Looks great! What are the metal stands?

 

[GDD66]

Looks great! What are the metal stands?

Sorry if I never replied....I thought I did, but don't see it here. Metal stands are simple hot water heater stands from Lowes or Home Depot

 

[GDD66]

Another question for you experienced mixing station people.
I now want to keep both tanks at constant temperatures, the fresh water at 75 for my freshwater tank, and the salt at 79 for my salt tank. I currently just have heaters hanging in, but am frustrated that I have to pull them out to check temperatures (they seem to fail often). Was looking at a RainBird set-up, to control two heaters simultaneously, with a digital display (wifi would be even beter). Problem is, the RainBirds only have one temp probe. Has anybody done anything similar?