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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Alumacraft 1236 Makeover- livewell pg 11 - update front deck
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<blockquote data-quote="bassboy1" data-source="post: 65291" data-attributes="member: 55"><p>That particular pump doesn't fill the tub. He has another pump, connected to a length of flexible hose, that fills the tub. Then, when it is full, he puts that pump away. Then, the pump seen inside the tub is for aerating and emptying only. When the valve to the flex hose is closed, and the other is open, the water goes to the horizontal piece of PVC. This has holes in it, so the water rushes out of these at a pretty high pressure. This water mixes with air in the tank, and that is what gets fresh oxygen to the fish. The more bubbles you see in the tank when the spray bar is on, the better. </p><p></p><p>Now, if you turn off the valve to the spray bar, and open the other one, that is how he drains it. That flex hose is just thrown over the side. </p><p></p><p>I probably should post pictures of mine. It is a little simpler than his, as I had a tourney in about 3 days, and needed something functional, that would still work on my budget of about 15 bucks. Joy of being a teenager. No real disposable income to speak of. So, mine used mostly pieces I already had. Thereby, it only has the pump going up to the spray bar, and I fill/empty it with an aluminum bucket. Mine seemed to do a fine job keeping fish alive though. Just a bit more work at the beginning/end of the day, or in the summer when I would want to change the water out every few hours. </p><p></p><p>Another way to do it, that leaves the valves out, is just to use the same pump/hose that he fills it with to empty it. Just put the pump in the well, and throw the hose overboard. Little cheaper than the valve trick.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bassboy1, post: 65291, member: 55"] That particular pump doesn't fill the tub. He has another pump, connected to a length of flexible hose, that fills the tub. Then, when it is full, he puts that pump away. Then, the pump seen inside the tub is for aerating and emptying only. When the valve to the flex hose is closed, and the other is open, the water goes to the horizontal piece of PVC. This has holes in it, so the water rushes out of these at a pretty high pressure. This water mixes with air in the tank, and that is what gets fresh oxygen to the fish. The more bubbles you see in the tank when the spray bar is on, the better. Now, if you turn off the valve to the spray bar, and open the other one, that is how he drains it. That flex hose is just thrown over the side. I probably should post pictures of mine. It is a little simpler than his, as I had a tourney in about 3 days, and needed something functional, that would still work on my budget of about 15 bucks. Joy of being a teenager. No real disposable income to speak of. So, mine used mostly pieces I already had. Thereby, it only has the pump going up to the spray bar, and I fill/empty it with an aluminum bucket. Mine seemed to do a fine job keeping fish alive though. Just a bit more work at the beginning/end of the day, or in the summer when I would want to change the water out every few hours. Another way to do it, that leaves the valves out, is just to use the same pump/hose that he fills it with to empty it. Just put the pump in the well, and throw the hose overboard. Little cheaper than the valve trick. [/QUOTE]
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