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Tee section design
Posted:
Sat May 18, 2019 8:39 pm
by AJS
Howdy folks.
Planning a 4" build shortly. What is the general consensus on the length of the tee sections. Is there any advantage of longer, or shorter sections? Is there a rule of thumb for length of tee to diameter of column? Cheers for any info.
AJS
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sat May 18, 2019 9:35 pm
by bluc
100 or 150 are popular. Some say 150 is better to prevent entrainment on neutrals.... :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sat May 18, 2019 9:41 pm
by RC Al
Any hobby size bubbler optimally will have 6" or so between plates (have a look at the fsd units in 4, 6 & 8", you will notice little in height differences), This allows the bubbles sufficient space to explode and achieve good efficiency
Industrial units only use bigger spacing for cleaning purposes (or so I have read in engineering papers)
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sat May 18, 2019 11:14 pm
by AJS
Thanks Al.
That makes sense. As you know, getting cheap tube is hard. I have about 1 meter of 4", so need to design the new build around my supply.
Cheers AJS
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sat May 18, 2019 11:36 pm
by RC Al
Don't skimp on the design because of a lack of 4"- just have some patience with the scrappy and visit often, this is not the hobby for impatience
If you get stuck, post a wanted ad, hopefully someone close by may have what you want
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sun May 19, 2019 9:19 am
by andybear
:text-+1: agreed. You'll be kicking yourself for ever if you make it short and have troubles running it. I'd suggest making less plate sections until you get enough material.
Btw I have a piece leftover that's 240mm long that you can have. I'm in Melbourne on the west side.
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sun May 19, 2019 9:58 am
by AJS
Hi Andybear.
Very kind offer. I'll get designing and if I come up short, I'll give you a shout.
Cheers
AJS
Re: Tee section design
Posted:
Sun May 19, 2019 10:12 am
by AJS
Hi Bluc.
Thanks for the info. :handgestures-thumbupleft:
AJS