luv951 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Wondering if anyone can give me a source for low profile bulkhead screens? the kind that screw into the bulkhead and lay flat - not the ones that extend out into the tank, like Savko sells. I need them for a two inch bulkhead. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I saw some at Waves a while back. Call up Joel to see if he still has them. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 will stop by on my lunch - thanks for the possible lead. Gives me a nice excuse to head up there anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 It's not local, but if you buy a lot shipping would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yah, I found those - that site has a ton of stuff, but shipping is ridiculous. Really, though, the fact that the 2inch bulkhead screen is 6 inches in diameter killed it for me. That is just too huge. thanks though : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Shoot, no luck at Waves. They only have 1.5 inch ones. Might have to try something else. Anyone else know of a place? I will check Harrington too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 did you call Upscales and Fantaseas? Maybe even Davy Jones. For something like that I try to call ahead to see if they have it. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitterbait Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 keep in mind a drawback of those is that you get reduced flow with the low profile version. hope you find something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 I figured I would get reduced flow a bit. I have two 2 inch bulkheads feeding a Reeflo Blackfin 6100 (6000 GPH). It has a 2 inch intake, so I figured 2 2inch bulkheads would be fine, screen or not. The guy at waves, not Joel, but I think Brandon is his name (hope I got that right). Anyways, he was very helpful, as always, and showed me a better way to do it if I have dual intakes. I probably won't lose flow this way and can use plumbing parts. Basically use two elbows, connected with a section of gutter guard to create an intake area for both holes. gonna see if I can make that work, but will have to get two more 2 inch 90 elbows from Harrington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Jordan maybe? Anyway, I use the same method that waves describes. Aquaticeco.com has the intake mesh that I used. Let me see if I can find it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 http://www.aquatic-eco.com/subcategories/1611/Mesh-Tubes-Plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 yes, that is exactly what they were. And, yes, it was Jordan. I knew I would get it wrong. Funny, I work with a guy named Jordan, so I'd have thought I would remember that name. Jordan - if you happen to read this, sorry for getting your name wrong Heres the problem now. I already have my holes drilled, and once I install the elbows, there is only about two inches of room between them for the mesh. I don't think this will be a problem, but lets test my nerd skills.(laugh) So, where the area of a circle is Pi*r^2 and the circumference is Pi*D, where r = radius and D=diameter. If I have two intake screens that are, for sake of argument, the size of the diameter of the two inch intake, I have 6.28 total intake square inches, as each intake is 3.14 square inches. (3.14 * 1^2) If I do the mesh between the two, even for only two inches, I have a total intake area that is equal to 3.14*D or 2, for 6.28 square inches of intake area per linear inch of mesh. So, if I have two linear inches of mesh, that gives me 12.56 total intake square inches. Roughly double the intake size. Did I get all that right? Too nerdy? I know, its this problem I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 3-1=7? I wish I knew how to do good math (sad)(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I was buying a lot of PVC parts there and that's why I got those screens. Kind of large but since it's on the back wall they would hide eaisly I am using a Sequence 3800 pump for my CL w/ 2x 2" BH's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those screens are 'officially' for spas -- might check in with the local pool/hot tub dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 yes, that is exactly what they were. And, yes, it was Jordan. I knew I would get it wrong. Funny, I work with a guy named Jordan, so I'd have thought I would remember that name. Jordan - if you happen to read this, sorry for getting your name wrong Heres the problem now. I already have my holes drilled, and once I install the elbows, there is only about two inches of room between them for the mesh. I don't think this will be a problem, but lets test my nerd skills.(laugh) So, where the area of a circle is Pi*r^2 and the circumference is Pi*D, where r = radius and D=diameter. If I have two intake screens that are, for sake of argument, the size of the diameter of the two inch intake, I have 6.28 total intake square inches, as each intake is 3.14 square inches. (3.14 * 1^2) If I do the mesh between the two, even for only two inches, I have a total intake area that is equal to 3.14*D or 2, for 6.28 square inches of intake area per linear inch of mesh. So, if I have two linear inches of mesh, that gives me 12.56 total intake square inches. Roughly double the intake size. Did I get all that right? Too nerdy? I know, its this problem I have. Well, your math looks right, but I'm not sure what it tells you? (laugh) I think you'll have to just test it out and see if that is enough overflow area to keep up with your pump. May want to install a valve to allow you to control your pump output just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv951 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 ohh, should have mentioned this is on my CL. My major concern is to ensure that my pump never has to work for its water, even if some critter or other object blocks some of the intake. Thanks for the idea on the pool/spa store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Jay has them here in Salem. C.R.P.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I buy them at the spa store when I need them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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