90 vs 2 45s?

cobray

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I was under the impression that I should avoid 90 degree bends in my plumbing if possible. Right now I'm trying to do it using all 45s.
Is it just a matter of preference? Or is there enough benefit to justify the extra effort of eliminating all 90 degree joints?
I'll attach pics of my current mock up.
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Not really much of a difference, especially for the return lines. And that return pump is going to be very low pressure compared to what PVC could be used for. I’m f anything there might be something to be said for using it on the overflow so you are less likely to have anything build up in a horizontal “dead spot.” But it does look sharp the way you have it mocked up, as long as measuring it and glueing it isn’t too much of a pain
 

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If you switched to street elbow at the tank you could get your plumbing closer to the back.
 

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