PedroB
Member
Hello everyone.
My tank will be placed near a windows which opens into the garden. I was thinking about fitting the filter hose with garden connectors to have the external filter assist me with the water changes.
As per the rough scheme I drew:
1 - To empty the tank I would detach 2 and attach 1 to 3, leaving the filter to pump the water outside into the garden (that's a way to even save water and recycle some of the excess nutrients which would go to waste)
2 - Connect 3 to 2 and connect the hose to the tap (I know we should let the water rest but I prefer to use dechlorinators to be safe) until the tank is full again.
3 - Connect 1 and 2 back again for normal circulation.
2 and 3 have check valves to prevent water from coming in the opposite direction when the connectors are detached.
My major question is if this system would be water tight.
What do you think?
My tank will be placed near a windows which opens into the garden. I was thinking about fitting the filter hose with garden connectors to have the external filter assist me with the water changes.
As per the rough scheme I drew:
1 - To empty the tank I would detach 2 and attach 1 to 3, leaving the filter to pump the water outside into the garden (that's a way to even save water and recycle some of the excess nutrients which would go to waste)
2 - Connect 3 to 2 and connect the hose to the tap (I know we should let the water rest but I prefer to use dechlorinators to be safe) until the tank is full again.
3 - Connect 1 and 2 back again for normal circulation.
2 and 3 have check valves to prevent water from coming in the opposite direction when the connectors are detached.
My major question is if this system would be water tight.
What do you think?