I want to use soft tubing running up the back of my tank for my return line and am wondering how to implement the check valve into it, would I have to Frankenstein something together with spigot barb adapters?
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Not at all. What return pump are you using does it have a threaded output? You want the check valve as close to the pump as possible.would I have to Frankenstein something together with spigot barb adapters?
the unit is a rio plus 3420 lphNot at all. What return pump are you using does it have a threaded output? You want the check valve as close to the pump as possible.
That pump doesn't use hose barbs or threads. Kinda a poor design. What size is the output? Quick google search it doesn't even specify. Why did you choose that pump?the unit is a rio plus 3420 lph
I didnt, its a 3/4 barb fitting and I got everything from someone who didnt want it anymoreThat pump doesn't use hose barbs or threads. Kinda a poor design. What size is the output? Quick google search it doesn't even specify. Why did you choose that pump?
What's the need for the check valve?I didnt, its a 3/4 barb fitting and I got everything from someone who didnt want it anymore
Do I need to cement the drain lines inside the tank to the bulkhead?I use soft tubing on my return with a 3/4” ball valve spliced in.
It’s not a fail safe device, that’s really not needed with a proper size sump. It’s original purpose was to dial down the output for an ac return pump. You can also use it to prevent a back flow (convenient, but not necessary) if you need to disconnect your return pump for cleaning.
My flex tubing goes on a slip connector on the return pump and the bulkhead on the bottom glass also has a slip connector I use two hose clamps on the tank side to ensure water doesn’t leak and the connection is tight.
Inside the tank overflow no, do NOT glue them.Do I need to cement the drain lines inside the tank to the bulkhead?
No glueif i do something like this, do I need to glue the pipes into the top portion, the intake spot
The Islips, HBU?Where are you on LI?
Thank youNo glue