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Originally Posted by doob3r
hey earl, where did you snag those misting heads? were u able to get them in the sprinkler section of a hardware store? how do you go about draining those 20 gallons for a rez change, i assume its just pumped/drained out and fresh pumped back in.
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Here is how I drain out the rez in 5 minutes.
You can use this method in any type of rez.
The first thing you need is a set of hole saws from ebay $30
It is important that the hole be very round,
and fits the drain snug,
to prevent leaks.
We are going to put a kitchen sink drain in the center of the tub
and hook it up to a pump with a water hose
that will allow us to drain into a bathtub, or any drain in our house.
Go to Lowes or walmart and pick up a basket drain like this. The strainer is cheaper at walmart but they probly won't have the drainkit.
You will need some other parts while you are there.
Pick up some plumbers putty.
And A drain kit like this
Make a rope with the putty and place it around the basket like this.
When you tighten up the retainer ring on the bottom,
the putty will squish out like this and you can clean it up.
Next we need a platform to allow room for the plumbing.
This is 1/2 plywood on scrap 2x4 legs 9 inches high.
You could make it a inch or two shorter.
Again you need the hole saw.
This time use the biggest one
so the retainer ring will fit inside.
Here is another platform I have. You also need to pick up the 1.25 to 1.5 bell reducer, and the 1.5 bushing insert with female threads to fit the brass faucet.
Here is the other part from HD. $70
And you need a garden water hose,
get and extra 1/2 inch female water hose end.
For hooking up more than one rez you can maifold the drain.
So here is the parts list:
Flotech pump.
Garden hose.
1/2" garden hose replacement end, female.
3/4" inch brass faucet garden hose bib.
1 1/2" glue in bushing with 3/4" female thread.
1 1/2" X 1 1/4" glue bell reducer
1 1/4" kitchen drain kit
kitchen basket drain.
PVC cleaner and glue,
and plumbers putty.
You can use a bar sink drain basket
instead of the Kitchen sink basket.
The bar sink drain is great for smaller tubs
where there are size issues,
and is usually cheaper.
They use the same 1 1/4 drain kit.