Sump baffles

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rix313
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Post Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:12 pm

I've designed a baffle system for my sump.

What I want to know is what thickness material should I use?

3mm seems a little extreme and want to make sure 2mm will be enough.

Just can't make my mind up.

Cheers
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UweM3
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Post Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:16 pm

without pictures it's hard to advise.

-- bolted or welded?
-- Aluminium or steel?
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rix313
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Post Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:07 pm

Hi Uwe,

Will be aluminium and welded in.
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Post Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:24 pm

given the low weight of aluminium I don't think it matters if you use 2 or 3mm. If you keep it close to the sumps wall thickness, welding will be easier. suggest 3mm.
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rix313
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Post Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:29 pm

UweM3 wrote:If you keep it close to the sumps wall thickness, welding will be easier. suggest 3mm.
Good point to consider that cheers :)
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