SCWD installation problem

[Moonrs]

I'm having trouble installing my scwd I got for Christmas. According to the directions, I'm supposed to install it hanging from the middle, back of the tank. Because I have a large, 10" wide centerbrace in the middle of my 48" tank, I can't install it as recommended. I was thinking that I could place the scwd offset the left or right to get around the obstacle. What do you think? Will it work or should I try something else? thanks

[RobertG]

Add more hose, this should keep a nicer flow than it being on oneside. It will work either way I would think the middle is best. They really alternate the current.

Good Luck

[CD]

Moors,

Same situation here. This is how I dealt with the problem.
I started freaking out about whether or not the hose would stay in the tank so I hard plumbed instead. Works great this way.

Chris

[NaCl_H2O]

I don't believe placement of the SCWD makes a bit of difference, put wherever it works best for you. The length of tube/pipe from each output will not impact the SCWD performance. I have about 2' of tubing out one output and 4' on the other - no problem. I think you could even mount it at the output of the pump, and run the tube/pipe outputs up & over the sides of the tank if that works best for you.

[Tim Marvin]

Either way will work fine. They switch from one side to the other so placement of the unit will not make a difference.

[Moonrs]

Thanks, all. I'm off to the hardware store to buy the tubing. Hope I get it right the first time. I'll keep y'all posted. Oh, yeah, and this is my 200th post! whew hoo!!!