Calling All Bean Animal Experts

[scubasteve]

well enough members got lots of experience with this so to plan my tank hole sizes i need to know my overflow pipe size if im running a 3/4" return line approx 1000 gph thanks to head height and elbows then will 1" be good enough for my bean animal? and what bulkheads should i avoid and what kind do you use.... thanks in advance

 

[dale]

i got my bulkheads from ameka aquatics on ebay and my 1" bean can handle 1000- 1200 gph

 

[bart84]

1 inch should be good and I used the bulk heads from steve. Never had a problem

 

[scubasteve]

1 inch should be good and I used the bulk heads from steve. Never had a problem

thats who i was gonna get them from anyway figured 1" would be fine considering 1.5" handles 2000 gph

 

[100gallon]

I used 1.5 pipes and 1 inch bulkheads. I just followed the bean man himself and the original plans from his site

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[scubasteve]

I used 1.5 pipes and 1 inch bulkheads. I just followed the bean man himself and the original plans from his site

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ya just figured his was rated for 2000 gph which is a lil overkill for what im pumping through....

 

[jeffopentax]

I used 1". With my mag 9 unchoked, I have to have my full syphon more than half closed. 1" oughta do just fine!

 

[Neopimp]

I run my hammerhead open and need two 1 inch to keep up.

Should have want with 1.5. I


I think 1 inch will worknperfectly for you


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[TORX]

I run 1" with my jebao dc12000 @ 100%. it also feeds my reactors though. 1" should be fine for you. Sch40 or sch80 bulkheads are both perfectly fine for aquarium use. Some people say otherwise, however they are both as prone to defects as the other. I prefer sch80 bulkheads. You purchase them by pipe size, so if you do a 1" return, you will need what is labeled as a 1" bulkhead. Albeit, the 1" sch80 bulkhead will need a larger drilled hole then the sch40 1" bulkhead.

 

[AdInfinitum]

I prefer the Hayward bulkheads. IMO they are better quality than the aquarium grade but not as bulky as the sch80 ones. The downside is they are white but they don't stay white for long...or you can paint them with fusion. Any pool and spa place always have them in stock.

 

[scubasteve]

sweet thanks guys.... all goes well ill have it back together and drilled in a couple months

 

[scubasteve]

I run 1" with my jebao dc12000 @ 100%. it also feeds my reactors though. 1" should be fine for you. Sch40 or sch80 bulkheads are both perfectly fine for aquarium use. Some people say otherwise, however they are both as prone to defects as the other. I prefer sch80 bulkheads. You purchase them by pipe size, so if you do a 1" return, you will need what is labeled as a 1" bulkhead. Albeit, the 1" sch80 bulkhead will need a larger drilled hole then the sch40 1" bulkhead.

Ive heard a few long time reefers say the sch 80 are better than the sch 40 as well.... not sure what ones steve at La has all i know is their the only one he installs on his builds for the store and customers..... i figured 1" would be fine just needed re-assurance to boost confidence am only running a danner supreme classic 1200. I love these pumps i swear they are bullet proof just non stop work horses and i only clean it twice a year lmao

 

[4Hummer]

If you need Drill Bits, I have almost all Sizes. (bought a Kit, and Drilled 3 holes)

 

[100gallon]

I used sch 40

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[Easto]

Speaking of bean Animal. Anyone want to help drill a tank for a BA setup for me?

I'll pay.

I don't have a hole saw and I don't feel too comfortable doing it myself.

 

[Bigfish]

I had no problem finding black bulkheads at the pool supply stores around town. They are a good source for a lot of the other fittings and valves you will need as well. I highly recommend ordering a gate valve rather than a ball valve to adjust your main siphon line. you will NOT find them anywhere around here though. I ordered mine from brs. They are expensive, but you will thank yourself when your not spending a half hour trying to fine tune the siphon with a ball valve. Your welcome to stop by and see how mine is setup if you like. Im in the sports world area.

 

[davesolo29]

Pretty sure the place in Elmira has gate valves. Can't remember the name of it tho.


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[jeffopentax]

I use a ball valve, and had no problem dialing it in. Haven't needed to adjust since i first got water in tank back in august.

 

[100gallon]

Fish farm supply Elmira. They are awesome!

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[AdInfinitum]

One of the main points about the bean system is that it doesn't require fine tuning and thus is flexible to some changes in flow.