Return pump manifold help

[chris.scang]

I'm putting together a return pump manifold so that I can run two reactors off of my return pump. I am using a Jebao DC-9000 that will also feed two return lines. I need some help when it comes to plumbing the ball valves off of the tees for each reactor. If anyone is running a return pump manifold could you share some pictures of how you plumbed your ball/gate valves into the manifold?

Thanks in advance!
Chris

[sandman12]

Just put your ball valves AFTER the T's close to the reactors so you can adjust the ball valves while looking at the reactors

[bpcardona]

This is on my larger system, but the principle is the same.







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[chris.scang]

This is on my larger system, but the principle is the same.







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Thank you for the pictures! That is exactly what I wanted to see! I appreciate the help!

[DivingTheWorld]

Here's how I did mine:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o23/sigepotter/Reef%20Tank%20Build/IMG_9878.jpg~original

[bmullikin1]

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m202/bmullikin1/dsa105009.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/bmullikin1/media/dsa105009.jpg.html)

[Richocet83]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/Richocet83/IMG_4074.jpg (http://s125.photobucket.com/user/Richocet83/media/IMG_4074.jpg.html)

[chris.scang]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the pictures, they are very helpful!

[CREATIVE AQ TMP]

If you are planning to move 2000 gph or more through the manifold make sure your supply to the manifold utilizes 1.5" or 2" PVC and then you can T-off to smaller diameters such as 3/4" or 1" using bushings on the out put side of the Ts. This is especially true if you use high volume but low pressure pumps, like your Jebao.

[chris.scang]

If you are planning to move 2000 gph or more through the manifold make sure your supply to the manifold utilizes 1.5" or 2" PVC and then you can T-off to smaller diameters such as 3/4" or 1" using bushings on the out put side of the Ts. This is especially true if you use high volume but low pressure pumps, like your Jebao.

Thank you for the info!

[janes_mw]

If you are planning to move 2000 gph or more through the manifold make sure your supply to the manifold utilizes 1.5" or 2" PVC and then you can T-off to smaller diameters such as 3/4" or 1" using bushings on the out put side of the Ts. This is especially true if you use high volume but low pressure pumps, like your Jebao.

+1. On the low pressure pumps, try to run big diameter as far as you can. Don't get greedy on trying to run the entire manifold on a low pressure high volume pump. I don't want to be a buzz killer, but running reactors and then head pressure to the display tank will take some "beans". Some factors of physics are what they are :).

[bpcardona]

+1. On the low pressure pumps, try to run big diameter as far as you can. Don't get greedy on trying to run the entire manifold on a low pressure high volume pump. I don't want to be a buzz killer, but running reactors and then head pressure to the display tank will take some "beans". Some factors of physics are what they are :).

This is all great advice. I know that my sketch show the manifold then a pipe to the tank. Well upon some more research I ended up with what you see in the actual picture. That is to say, I have two Reeflo pumps. One for the manifold and one for the display circulation.