View Full Version : Something I noticed about my Petra's top
Sparky
05-22-2007, 10:21 AM
It is at the very bottom of the threads. When I screw on a barb it covers the lower part of that outlet hole. Why is the outlet hole not centered? :confused:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/SparkyJJO/WC/DDCtopoutlet.jpg
pie_uk
05-22-2007, 10:30 AM
as far as i am aware, that is perfectly normal. well at least thats what mine does to.
Sparky
05-22-2007, 10:44 AM
Well I know it is normal - the others I've seen pics of are that way - but I'm wondering why.
Oh, and nice triple post :p:
v0dka
05-22-2007, 10:47 AM
w00t triple post! :D
This is to prevent te material from cracking, you cant make a hole thats too close to the edge.
Petra
05-22-2007, 10:53 AM
This is to prevent te material from cracking, you cant make a hole thats too close to the edge.
It has nothing to do with that...
This is simply the way I designed the top, to keep the outlet angle as shallow as possible. There were other a few other reasons for it but, without really going into it, there's nothing wrong with your top.
pie_uk
05-22-2007, 10:59 AM
:p: lmao, oh my word! sorry for that tripple post. my internet was playing up and not refreshing once i thought i had posted it !!
my bad
v0dka
05-22-2007, 11:08 AM
It has nothing to do with that...
This is simply the way I designed the top, to keep the outlet angle as shallow as possible. There were other a few other reasons for it but, without really going into it, there's nothing wrong with your top.
Pretty strong stuff then. It looked like a safety measure, thanks for clearng that up I guess. It's great to have the designer this close for questions :yepp:
oqvist
05-22-2007, 11:28 AM
Petra does it matter in what direction you install the top? Can´t see it does but best to make sure...
Also to make sure the inlet from the reservoir is the top one right.
Petra
05-22-2007, 11:36 AM
Petra does it matter in what direction you install the top?
Nope :)
Also to make sure the inlet from the reservoir is the top one right.
Yes, the inlet is on top
Sparky
05-22-2007, 11:56 AM
It has nothing to do with that...
This is simply the way I designed the top, to keep the outlet angle as shallow as possible. There were other a few other reasons for it but, without really going into it, there's nothing wrong with your top.
I figured there was nothing wrong, I was just curious is all. Thanks :)
warriorpoet
05-22-2007, 02:17 PM
Nope :)
Yes, the inlet is on top
Is sideways mounting (where the inlet is on the side and the outlet pushes up) out, then?
Petra
05-22-2007, 02:23 PM
Is sideways mounting (where the inlet is on the side and the outlet pushes up) out, then?
So long as the pump's inlet is not facing down (since these aren't self-priming pumps), pretty much any orientation is okay.
sideways mounting is ok.. just keep this diagram in mind
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=56912&d=1174478199
warriorpoet
05-22-2007, 02:25 PM
So long as the pump's inlet is not facing down (since these aren't self-priming pumps), pretty much any orientation is okay.Thanks, both of you :)