Technically, I don't think the outlet pipe really needs to be submerged, but it definitely needs to be lower than the "high" water level, and then it must be able to close off flow and become a full siphon. This might be achieved by putting a reducer on the outlet so that when flow starts, it seals off the pipe and then starts to purge the air from the pipe.
Has anyone noticed an upsurge in interest for horizontal scrubbers since this statement a month ago?
Post#1Pulsed flowFound this, and I'm a bit concerned
http://www.enst.umd.edu/files/KangaD...ce Article.pdf
According to the calculations from a single sided, pulsed flow system, these regularly produce 50grammes dry weight (2.5kgs wet weight) growth per square meter per day. Have done an approximation of my growth and it works out at 500grammes wet weight per square meter per day. I think you'll agree, I've got comparatively good growth compared to others. So why is its productivity so low compared to a single side horizontal? The only difference I see is laminar flow compared to pulsed flow. Thoughts please
Well it certainly has piqued my interest. I think all of this forward progress made in the last 5 years or so warrants taking a step back and asking some fundamental questions. Plus, I'm going to order Dynamic Aquaria and read it finally.
Right, got my pulsed flow set up working. Its a Horizontal and it'll soon have a couple of special features including a laminar flow baffle plate, special 3D screen and adjustable screen height platform,just for starters.
Tank Info: 1000 liter FOWLR/Reef (some corals), DIY glass "High-Tech" sump with ATO reservoir, 550W DIY LED, 5x Tunze Stream 610x, Laguna 6000 l/h return pump, DIY Phosban reactor, DIY Almost floating UAS Algae scrubber, DIY Temp Controller, Avast Mutiny II Ozone reactor. 216 liter Reef Cube, glass sump with ATO reservoir, Ecotech Radion LED, DIY Phosban reactor, DIY Temp Controller.
Not on here, see the "banned" under Garf's name? you can find him on my site if you want to contact him about what he's working on.
Why in the world would a person who has contributed so much to this hobby and this forum get banned?????????????
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