Where to buy stockman standpipe?

[romain]

As title said. I'm too lazy to build one.

Any online store carrys it? I could not find at www.dursostandpipes.com.

Thanks

 

[steveo32]

at that site its under modifications but if you look at it it gives you instructions on to do build it your self

 

[steveo32]

Ken Stockman's Standpipe Implementation

This is more of a totally differnet idea then a modification to my design which was created by Ken Stockman. The concept of a submerged water intake with controlled air-intake concept is the same, but the method of solving the problem is totally different and impressive.

Unassembled
Partially Assembled
Fully Assembled​

What you need:
Tools: Dremel; drill, miter saw (optional), tubing cutter or hacket saw

• 12" piece of 1" PVC
• 2" PVC union fitting
• 2" to 1" reduction fitting
• 1" end cap with a 1/8" hole drilled in the top.

Construction:

1. With a Dremel tool, sand paper, or a knife, grind down the lip of the reducer fitting on the inside of the 1" portion. This will allow the 1" pipe to slide into and through the reducer fitting.
2. Align the 1" pipe with the reducer fitting so that about 1" of the tube sticks through the top of the fitting. Mark the pipe so that when holes are drilled in the pipe they will be above the 2" union fitting. This is important! Notice in the picture how none of the holes are visible after assembly.
3. Drill the holes in the pipe with a 3/8" drill bit. Then slide the tube into the reducer fitting. Alternatively, use a miter saw to cut an opening in the side of the pipe that is 1" by 1" (see the flow diagram above). This is the preferred method because there are no small holes that can be clogged with detris or algae. (If you see your water level line rising clean out the standpipe.)
4. Slide the pipe into the reduction fitting so that enough of the pipe sticks out to fit on the end cap.
5. Drill a hole in the top of the end cap such that the hole can be fitted with a plastic needle valve (from That Pet Place for ~$1). Slide on the 1" cap. I have used a needle valve, but have found that just a couple of 1/8" holes work just as well.
6. Slide on the 2" union fitting.
7. Gluing is not necessary.

 

[charile1]

what's the difference from the stockman and durso? Is the stockman for overflows and durso for RR tanks?

 

[cali_reef]

at that site its under modifications but if you look at it it gives you instructions on to do build it your self

As title said. I'm too lazy to build one.

:lol2:

 

[cali_reef]

what's the difference from the stockman and durso? Is the stockman for overflows and durso for RR tanks?

They do the same, stockman are more compact but takes longer to built and get it right.

 

[charile1]

Thanks. It took me forever to build the durso because I couldn't find a street elbow. So I finally gave in and used a regular elbow.

They do the same, stockman are more compact but takes longer to built and get it right.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

i think it's kind of pricey and i don't know if anyone has tried this but drsfostersmith has:http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12078&N=2004+113794

 

[steveo32]

thanks calie didn't see that part

 

[tomzpc]

Stockman's are very easy to build. If I can make one anyone can since I'm mechanically declined. :tongue:

 

[cali_reef]

Stockman's are very easy to build. If I can make one anyone can since I'm mechanically declined. :tongue:

He said he is lazy..

 

[Astoria]

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=KS-ASE-2&Category_Code=

 

[Doc]

I just got mine from premium aquatics. Works like a charm

Doc

 

[romain]

Thank you guys. I'll be ordering one right now.

 

[Chris5]

if you already have your overflow plumbed into the sump can you just drop that into the pvc ?? or do you have to do modification?

 

[Astoria]

Romain, how tall is your overflow?
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Wetdry

Premiumaquatics is out of stock for the


[FONT=Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=-1]Stockman Aqua-Silencer Standpipe - External 18-24"


[/SIZE][/FONT] Here is another link
http://www.lifereef.com/retail.html

Prefilter Siphon Boxes and Accessories View Product

Single prefilter/skimmer box: $109.00
Single prefilter/skimmer box, Slim-line 3": $109.00
Double prefilter/skimmer box: $189.00
Double Prefilter/Siphon, Slim-line 3": $189.00
AquaSilencer: $24.00


Good luck
Gary

 

[romain]

Thank you Gary. I didn't know lifereef has it as well. My bad since my overflow is a lifereef single slimline.:wow:

 

[romain]

Got the stockman from premiumaquatics and installed tonight.
Man I should say, it works! The gurgling noise disappeared in a second. :batangel::grouphug::groupflip