It’s plumbed woohoo!

[AydenLincoln]

Same question! Wanna get something similar for my build!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1184752458/custom-neon-name-sign-gifts-for-kids

 

[everpresentnoob]

Not trying to nitpick, but why is there a ball valve in the return line? is that an AC pump and your using it to control the output flow? I dont see a valve on the input to the sump, so is it just going to be a full siphon?

 

[twentyleagues]

Not trying to nitpick, but why is there a ball valve in the return line? is that an AC pump and your using it to control the output flow? I dont see a valve on the input to the sump, so is it just going to be a full siphon?

Looks to be only 2 pipes return and drain so likely a durso you dont want a siphon with that design.

 

[JayM]

Not trying to nitpick, but why is there a ball valve in the return line? is that an AC pump and your using it to control the output flow? I dont see a valve on the input to the sump, so is it just going to be a full siphon?

I put ball valves on everything coming from the tank so that I can isolate the tank from the sump when doing maintenance/water changes.

 

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Looking amazing, @AydenLincoln !

 

[everpresentnoob]

I put ball valves on everything coming from the tank so that I can isolate the tank from the sump when doing maintenance/water changes.

Thats what I did too. Just suprised there isnt one on the drain. granted I was winging it when I set up my tank but when I had a durso I still had the valve on the drain line.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I put ball valves on everything coming from the tank so that I can isolate the tank from the sump when doing maintenance/water changes.

Yes this!

 

[AydenLincoln]

Thats what I did too. Just suprised there isnt one on the drain. granted I was winging it when I set up my tank but when I had a durso I still had the valve on the drain line.

The drain line area is so small because it’s just want is coming from the overflow and Once it drops past the emergency siphon no more water can come down in the event of a power failure or during maintenance and already I water tested it.

 

[Dom]

You are officially looking at a plumbed and leak tested tank and sump! Woohoo!

So, I'm curious about something...

One of the benefits of using flexible tubing is so that turns from pointA to pointB are gradual and quiet. The way you've plumed it, you could have used straight sections of PVC everywhere you've used flexible tubing.

The approach seems a bit unconventional and I'm trying to understand the thought process behind it. :)

 

[AydenLincoln]

So, I'm curious about something...

One of the benefits of using flexible tubing is so that turns from pointA to pointB are gradual and quiet. The way you've plumed it, you could have used straight sections of PVC everywhere you've used flexible tubing.

The approach seems a bit unconventional and I'm trying to understand the thought process behind it. :)

It was the way Jeff from LifeReef sent it plus it was originally used on a HOB overflow. I wanted to hard plumb everything but his thought is that if it’s not clear you can’t see issues. Plus to hard plumb it I’d have to get all new fittings in addition to the extra ones I had already bought.

 

[Dom]

I wanted to hard plumb everything but his thought is that if it’s not clear you can’t see issues.

Hmmm... I hadn't considered this.

But I worry about the sections developing algae from light in the sump area.

 

[Shirak]

Food for thought as it looks like you have a couple reactors running off the return line with ball valves controlling flow?
My first tank had ball valves. They are hard to get just the right flow you are looking for and often become stiff and unwilling to move over time. I would look into eventually replacing with quality gate valves.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Hmmm... I hadn't considered this.

But I worry about the sections developing algae from light in the sump area.

Yes that does happen and when it does I remove them periodically and take a brush and clean them.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Food for thought as it looks like you have a couple reactors running off the return line with ball valves controlling flow?
My first tank had ball valves. They are hard to get just the right flow you are looking for and often become stiff and unwilling to move over time. I would look into eventually replacing with quality gate valves.

Yeah I just keep them fully open and adjust the return pump as needed.