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Don't know which pump. It does have to be external and energy
conservation a huge factor. Suggestions? TIA.



The Sequence Primer.


I've heard good stuff about these pumps! They are on the top of my list
to look at.




The bottom drain is going to be plumbed into the side of the skimmer
box. The skimmer box is a multi chambered box based on a "clarifier."
Basically a multi chamber settling box.
Chamber one is the skimmer,



Does it have a weir flap at water level ?


It is a DIY item. I wasn't planning on a Weir Flap. Water level was
going to be right above the skimmer opening, 1/4" to 1/2".

With a fountain, that could be 1 days evaporation. The weir gives your
that latitude and is a much better surface skimmer for bugs.


chamber two allows the bottom drain to feed into it,



Is by gravity or is this box pressurised ?


Gravity or flow ( draw. ) Similar principals are used on a large scale
as in a sump clarifier for water and oil / debris seperating in the
automotive world.

You think that poly box shown in big enough for these types of flow
rates... but Im not exactly sure your idea... one thing I always hate
is when I can't adjust the trim on my intakes... especially a surface
skimmer line.

Good luck, keep us posted.

jay
Sun May 30, 2004



Mark


jay
Sun May 30, 2004






chamber three is
the final settling chamber where the pump will draw from, pulling from
the previous two chambers.