sketchup sump design

[Brewman1987]

So i decided to draw up a sump in sketchup. The dimensions are 32"x 15" x 15" which is for my stand. This be from cast acrylic.

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u6bd8f02c-5ff8-4e7e-9e55-4a0460112794

Any constructive criticism would be appreciated.

Dan

 

[143MPCo]

Very cool, and nicely done!

You might want to consider an lower overflow wall in the filter-socks area to skimmer area, if they get clog and not removed in time you will have a flood on your hands.

 

[Jlobes]

^agreed. or cut out an opening above the socks for an emergency overflow, similar to the synergy series.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Looks great! Agree with above. Also make sure you will be able to get your skimmer in and out of the sump when it's under the stand. If need be, make up a cardboard mock-up. Nicely done.

 

[Brewman1987]

Thanks guys I was looking back and forth at other similar designs. Do you think the skimmer section drain is ok with the dual openings? And for the filter sock area should the other opening be above the socks or below.

 

[Jlobes]

you want the secondary/emergency opening above the socks. that way if they do get clogged and start to fill/overflow, the water will flow over/through that opening into the next chamber and not over fill onto your floor.

 

[143MPCo]

Thanks guys I was looking back and forth at other similar designs. Do you think the skimmer section drain is ok with the dual openings?

...how deep of a sand bed, if any, are you going to implement?

And for the filter sock area should the other opening be above the socks or below.

Above it, maybe about an 1-1/2" or a little more.

 

[James210ReefLife]

Will you have room to maneuver around the skimmer to change the socks?

 

[Brewman1987]

Here is the revision with the filter sock section done. https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=ub8309ff7-fff9-46f8-8e39-ae93693f9df3
The opening above the sock is 1", for the refugium section I plan to continue the mud and sand so I should probably increase the starting height of the bottom opening where the skimmer meets the fuge. thinking maybe 4" up from the bottom?

 

[Brewman1987]

Will you have room to maneuver around the skimmer to change the socks?

I have plenty of vertical room in my stand to change socks, so that will be no problem.

 

[Brewman1987]

I increased the height of the lowest opening at the skimmer/fuge baffle.

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u7f7180a4-b6ab-4a9f-919d-07ff1ad8ae7a

 

[Brewman1987]

Found some 4" socks in 3d warehouse. https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u2eeb0ddf-8963-4a36-9de1-4adf72ec1bda

 

[143MPCo]

Found some 4" socks in 3d warehouse. https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=u2eeb0ddf-8963-4a36-9de1-4adf72ec1bda

...your socks are too long.

But seriously, I think the last rendition looks like it should work just fine.

 

[Brewman1987]

Would 1/4" cast be too thin? I was planning to put a top over this a route the openings

 

[143MPCo]

Would 1/4" cast be too thin? I was planning to put a top over this a route the openings

That's what my ruby elite is made with, and I have no complaints in the 5yrs I have own it.

 

[Brewman1987]

Time to price out some acrylic

 

[143MPCo]

updates pls?

 

[Brewman1987]

I ordered acrylic from professional plastics, supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I plan to start working on it this weekend. Should have a better update this weekend and some pics of what I will have started at least.

 

[143MPCo]

Do you have a jointer?

 

[Brewman1987]

No I do not, plan to use a router and edges by hand.