The New Filter

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:27 pm

Hi Peps,

Well even though i did seem to ache for some reason

once all my chores where done today i decided to fit my new filter on the growing on tank.Once i had decided i had enough bits of old pipe and bends and glue that was it there was no stopping me as i had picked it up from Bob yesterday and was looking forward to seeing it in action

So reluctantly i had to strip down and remove the old filtration,so out come the screws and off with the pipe and the BST was removed and placed gently in the corner.I must admit i am still not sure if i should sell the BST or keep it

Well within no time at all the new shower was in place and the pipe work was cut and fixed in position for a dry run before gluing.I must admit it looked awesome and i was very pleased as it sat directly where i wanted it to go and looks the nuts

It was then secured in position and i then removed the BHM from my old system and placed it into the tiers and what was also a bonus as this actually takes more BHM than the BST

so i also have more filtration now as i needed extra BHM to fill the top tier.Then all the pipework glued up and then all i had to do was make a spray bar.This was easy done with three rows of 8mm holes and an old end cap which was removed from the old system and stuck on the end of the spray bar and that was it ready for the big switch on

Well on it went and i have to say i am well chuffed and extremely happy it looks and functions superb i couldn't believe the amount of water flow i now have and how much extra oxygen this is going to create.

All i have to do is post some pictures for you guys and to thank Bob Hart for all the hard work he has pout into the shower Bob its the nuts mate a very well made functioning shower THANKS

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Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:32 pm

Hiya Gazza,

That looks really good mate, glad you are pleased with it.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:33 pm

Hi Bob,

pleased is not the word mate i am over the moon and i just cant believe how good it works and looks and that new shoot is great

andyb · Post by **andyb** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:34 pm

Looking good Gaz

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:35 pm

Going to have to convert the chute on mine to one like this - when I can find some time!!!

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:38 pm

Hi Andy,

Yes it is i have had to come in as i cant stop looking at it.....sad bloke or what

Bob yes your chute is paints mate get one like this

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:50 pm

Is it any noisier than the BST?

Nice free aeration though

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:00 pm

Hi Bob,

i would say there is hardly any difference between the BST and the Shower but defiantly more free aeration because of the tiers and the chute

tomc · Post by **tomc** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:22 pm

Hi Gazza

Looking good. Well done, Bob!

What pump have you got on there? It makes my bin shower look like a trickle! LOL

Tom

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:32 pm

Hi Tom,

I am running an aquamax 8000 so this is about 1700gls per hour so even if i said i lost a bit to restriction and only getting 1000gls the i would be turning the tank over at least twice an hour

I think perhaps i should go out with the buckets and do a test shouldn't i

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:36 pm

Go on Gaz, you know you want to - you can have another look then cant you - lol

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:40 pm

Ive not long come in lol had to go out and feed and turn on the light for them

May go get me buckets out

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:07 pm

OK so i went out again and got out the buckets but unfortunately the bucket isn't big enough for the chute

but i will sort out one of my measuring bowls and mark it up so i know how much water is in it then do the test again.

Out of interest when filling the bucket even though i was missing some of the water it still filled in 11-12 seconds so thats around 900gls per hour.........i think

tomc · Post by **tomc** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:11 pm

Wow, not bad huh?!

Putting my aquamax 5500 to shame

but I need to increase the available intake to it (more holes to drill) as I have K1 restricting the flow. I have a plan!

Much better design than my shower where I have 2x2" exit.. much more oxygenation via this route.

Tom

GERRY5 · Post by **GERRY5** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:14 pm

gazza....

you gotta be chuffed with that looks and acts superb

bob...brill job