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So, I’m plumbing a 75 gal with a shadow overflow using Flex PVC (wanted to do something different). I’ve got some of those fancy BioTek Marine True Union Ball Valves to use, but instead of plumbing them over the sump (as I usually would) I was thinking of gluing them directly behind the tank. (I found a photo below of someone else’s build that basically illustrates what I am wanting to do.) I bought the tank used and there is already some Flex PVC glued into each line on the shadow overflow, so at the very least I’d have to use couplings back there anyway. So I figure, why not just put the ball valves back there?
Good idea/bad idea? Reaching the ball valves behind the tank isn’t an issue, because of where I am putting this tank. My concern is what if one of the ball valves starts leaking (onto the floor) instead of dripping harmlessly into the sump. I’ve read ball valves can sometimes be leaky and am also wondering how long do the rubber gaskets last in them?? Thanks for any help/comments.
Good idea/bad idea? Reaching the ball valves behind the tank isn’t an issue, because of where I am putting this tank. My concern is what if one of the ball valves starts leaking (onto the floor) instead of dripping harmlessly into the sump. I’ve read ball valves can sometimes be leaky and am also wondering how long do the rubber gaskets last in them?? Thanks for any help/comments.