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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/07/2007, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By kstockman
got any pictures?

got any pictures?
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/07/2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 375
Posted By kstockman
drill a 3/8" hole in the endcap and put in a...

drill a 3/8" hole in the endcap and put in a 18-24" piece of vinyl tubing. Put the tubing in the hole just far enough to make it stick into the hole.

There is no reason that this will not work on...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/04/2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 32,394
Posted By kstockman
So if I get this correct, the one pipe that does...

So if I get this correct, the one pipe that does the U turn is the return pipe and you make the U turn so that if the pump turns off, then you have a siphon break? Is this correct so far? Then the...
Forum: Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG) 03/30/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 481
Posted By kstockman
what is with the 3 pipes? Are all three of them...

what is with the 3 pipes? Are all three of them drains? You should have no issue quieting this setup. Elbow up from the bulkheads and run standpipes up to to near the top, then put in a Durso or...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/30/2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By kstockman
A picture of your setup would be nice. I don't...

A picture of your setup would be nice. I don't know if my design will help or not. But I can probably help you quiet down your system.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/18/2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 32,394
Posted By kstockman
can you post a picture?

can you post a picture?
Forum: The Lounge 03/11/2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 172
Posted By kstockman
Connection in Europe

I am looking for a couple of reef keepers in Europe, who are into DIY stuff. I am looking to collaborate with someone on a project.

Email me at stockmanreef@nc.rr.com

Thanks

Ken
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 778
Posted By kstockman
The nice thing about putting in the Durso or the...

The nice thing about putting in the Durso or the Aqua-Silencer into a siphon overflow box is that you can eliminate the wall between the drain and the siphon. You would have to glue the main pipe...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By kstockman
I do have the refugium design. I have only made...

I do have the refugium design. I have only made a couple of them and I have not tried it out with the new Aqua-Silencer design. I have not had a request for one recently.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2007, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By kstockman
Thanks for the kind words. Cheers ken

Thanks for the kind words.

Cheers
ken
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/11/2007, 07:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 468
Posted By kstockman
I made the old design out by cutting two holes...

I made the old design out by cutting two holes with a router using a 1/2" bit. I cut deep enough to leave about 3/8" of material to make hold the thing together. I also use the thin walled pipe and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 778
Posted By kstockman
RandyStacyE-- That is a cool diagram. What...

RandyStacyE--

That is a cool diagram. What program did you use to draw it with?

I am surprise that an Aqua-SIlencer will not fit into a siphon over flow. The whole reason for it's being was...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2007, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By kstockman
Reefbox- Do you mind if I put a link to your...

Reefbox-

Do you mind if I put a link to your video on my website?

Thanks
ken
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/11/2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By kstockman
I love the video. This is the first time that I...

I love the video. This is the first time that I have seen my new design in action. I have heard from people who had problems with my old design that this new design works great. I just put a 1.5"...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 03/11/2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 580
Posted By kstockman
Did you drill holes for water flow or did you cut...

Did you drill holes for water flow or did you cut two big square holes with a miter saw. You should drill a 3/8" hole in the endcap and then put in a 1 1/2 ft piece of tubing. The tubing should not...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 03/11/2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 898
Posted By kstockman
WHat size pipe is in the overflow box? You...

WHat size pipe is in the overflow box? You should be able to fit one of my Aqua-Silencer standpipes into your space. Drop me a line and I can give you the exact dimensions
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 198
Posted By kstockman
Why not go with the 1.5" standpipe? The 1" will...

Why not go with the 1.5" standpipe? The 1" will restrict your flow out of the tank, so you will not be maximizing the flow rate of the 1.5" bulkhead.

To answer your question, I don't know. This...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By kstockman
I would like to. About two yrs ago, I quit my...

I would like to. About two yrs ago, I quit my job with Dow Chemical and moved to a start up company. Between that and the kids, I have not had as much time to come to RC.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By kstockman
Do you know what size pipe most reef tank...

Do you know what size pipe most reef tank overflows are outfitted with?

In the US, it is mostly 1", with 1.5" for larger tanks.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By kstockman
DIY people From Europe

I meant DIY and not PIY
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By kstockman
PIY people from Europe

Anybody out there from Europe? I have a question about standard plumbing sizes in Europe.

Thanks
ken
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 454
Posted By kstockman
Ah--I remember now. The Reverse Stockman...

Ah--I remember now. The Reverse Stockman standpipe. I did not know that it had a name. Pretty cool.

I will post pictures of my new design soon. Unfortunately, this desing can not easily be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 454
Posted By kstockman
Henry-- When did you purchase the AS? Just...

Henry--

When did you purchase the AS? Just wondering if you had the new or old design. The new design is two endcaps glued together and one end is milled like a strainer.

ken
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 454
Posted By kstockman
Yes the above item pictured above will work. ...

Yes the above item pictured above will work. email me off line at stockmanreef@gmail.com. I recently redesigned the Aqua-Silencer. You can purchase one from Premium Aquatics or make one yourself. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/27/2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 889
Posted By kstockman
mrvinman- Thanks for the positive review on the...

mrvinman- Thanks for the positive review on the new design. I did it to make my life easier when I make the Aquasilencer. I guess the added benefit is that the desing is more effective.

The...
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