Mighty5cent
06-01-2009, 03:40 PM
Probably a dumb question, but here goes :p
I'm gathering all my pieces to build my first sump/fuge for my 72 bowfront. I've looked at all kinds of different plans and read all kinds of different threads, but I keep wondering this...
Does the skimmer actually need to go inside the sump? Mine is set up to be used as a HOB or in sump skimmer, so would it make any difference if I used it as a HOB on the sump tank? I'd just put it on the input side, and plumb the skimmer output straight back in the same compartment. Using it that way would give me extra space in the sump and add a gallon or two to the total volume...
I'm gathering all my pieces to build my first sump/fuge for my 72 bowfront. I've looked at all kinds of different plans and read all kinds of different threads, but I keep wondering this...
Does the skimmer actually need to go inside the sump? Mine is set up to be used as a HOB or in sump skimmer, so would it make any difference if I used it as a HOB on the sump tank? I'd just put it on the input side, and plumb the skimmer output straight back in the same compartment. Using it that way would give me extra space in the sump and add a gallon or two to the total volume...