meverha1
09/28/2016, 09:42 PM
I need to plumb my tank and sump but I know virtually nothing about plumbing beyond the basic home maintenance stuff. PVC epoxy/cement won't be all that hard to figure out but I'm overwhelmed by figuring out how to route the pipes.
Basic info
110 gallon tank. Used. Center overflow with two bulkheads in the bottom of the tank. Drain will most likely be a straight shot down to the sump.
Questions
There's two 1 inch bulkheads in the overflow. Previous owner clearly used one for the drain and the other for the return. Would it make sense to use both for a herbie drain and run new pipe up the back of the tank for the return? Is a herbie style drain really that much better than a normal one?
Assuming I should use unions and ball/gate valves whenever I can, correct?
I have two possible return pumps Sicce 10.0 (submersible) and a Corallife Turbo Sea 1740P (not submersible). Anyone have a preference? Obviously the submersible one is "easier" because I won't have to drill my sump.
Return pump - should I use a section of flexible/soft hose to join the return to the PVC return pipe? I've heard that vibrations can crack PVC
Anything special I should know about building a manifold? I was just going to use a 1" to 1/2" reduction Tee with a union and a ball valve and then 4 individual Ball valves for the manifold
Lastly and perhaps most importantly, can anyone link or send me a clear diagram of their plumbing job, possibly with a materials list? It would serve as a good starting point while I figure out exactly what I'll need for the project.
Basic info
110 gallon tank. Used. Center overflow with two bulkheads in the bottom of the tank. Drain will most likely be a straight shot down to the sump.
Questions
There's two 1 inch bulkheads in the overflow. Previous owner clearly used one for the drain and the other for the return. Would it make sense to use both for a herbie drain and run new pipe up the back of the tank for the return? Is a herbie style drain really that much better than a normal one?
Assuming I should use unions and ball/gate valves whenever I can, correct?
I have two possible return pumps Sicce 10.0 (submersible) and a Corallife Turbo Sea 1740P (not submersible). Anyone have a preference? Obviously the submersible one is "easier" because I won't have to drill my sump.
Return pump - should I use a section of flexible/soft hose to join the return to the PVC return pipe? I've heard that vibrations can crack PVC
Anything special I should know about building a manifold? I was just going to use a 1" to 1/2" reduction Tee with a union and a ball valve and then 4 individual Ball valves for the manifold
Lastly and perhaps most importantly, can anyone link or send me a clear diagram of their plumbing job, possibly with a materials list? It would serve as a good starting point while I figure out exactly what I'll need for the project.