Lets see some plumbing!

Be102 · Jan 9, 2017

Interested in what people have under their stand for plumbing. Manifolds, unions, and even reactors count! In the process of designing my sump/plumbing and would love to get some ideas. Currently thinking of a manifold that would have quick connect valves and al that fun stuff.

GoVols · Jan 9, 2017

@Broadfield
Help OP :)

Be102 · Jan 9, 2017

GoVols said:
@Broadfield
Help OP :)

His is amazing :rolleyes:

GoVols · Jan 9, 2017

Be102 said:
His is amazing :rolleyes:

LOL
Yes, He's the sump / controller (Mod) master :D
Hope you enjoyed his build thread :)

spartanman22 · Jan 9, 2017

Tautog · Jan 9, 2017

All that fancy stuff is great, but remember, every connection, valve, turn, bend of your plumbing decreases the amount of flow back to your display tank. Just something to think about. I try to keep it simple for maximum flow, or spend more $$$ for that bigger pump. JMO

Be102 · Jan 9, 2017

Tautog said:
All that fancy stuff is great, but remember, every connection, valve, turn, bend of your plumbing decreases the amount of flow back to your display tank. Just something to think about. I try to keep it simple for maximum flow, or spend more $$$ for that bigger pump. JMO

I am thinking of an L1 just for this reason. The M1 would probabaly work fine.. just thinking the extra upgrade will go longer if I ever upgrade to a larger tank. What connections do you recommend other than unions, ball valves, quick connections?

fernalfer · Jan 9, 2017

Ultra Flex PVC just wanted a simple clean setup....

bevo5 · Jan 9, 2017

Goodnesss gracious that is a beautiful sump.

Head pressure be danged - if I could organize everything like that then I'd pop the extra money for a larger pump no problem. My stand looks like a jungle of pipes, wires, tubes and hot mess.

Be102 · Jan 9, 2017

fernalfer said:
Ultra Flex PVC just wanted a simple clean setup....

Any disadvantages to soft flex pvc?

fernalfer · Jan 9, 2017

Be102 said:
Any disadvantages to soft flex pvc?

soft flex pvc i believe can't be glued. Needs to be clamped. I wanted somewhat flexible PVC but wanted to be able to glue it just like regular PVC. I guess to me it is a little more reassuring then a clamp. I think clamp i always think flood. LOL

bevo5 · Jan 9, 2017

You can glue Flex PVC just like regular PVC.

fernalfer · Jan 9, 2017

bevo5 said:
You can glue Flex PVC just like regular PVC.

i know thats what mine is flex PVC i guess when he said soft PVC i thought something different

I thought he meant this: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...LsA1gSlAiZa4ESUVaA56ZGnA8h774tuXhQaAjzi8P8HAQ

fernalfer · Jan 9, 2017

Be102 said:
Any disadvantages to soft flex pvc?

so to re answer your question i see no disadvantage to soft flex PVC. Same as regular PVC but you can bend to help get those angles and curves to avoid any 90 degree fittings

Saltine · Jan 9, 2017

here's a link to my build thread. Just finished plumbing my 180, after as much research as I could tolerate. It's not easy finding plumbing pics/designs.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/saltines-180g-project.280174/

Be102 · Jan 9, 2017

fernalfer said:
so to re answer your question i see no disadvantage to soft flex PVC. Same as regular PVC but you can bend to help get those angles and curves to avoid any 90 degree fittings

Do bends affect the head pressure despite them not involving a t valve or elbow? Also just another question i have was can you add an emergency shut off valve on the overflow > tank output line?

fernalfer · Jan 9, 2017

Be102 said:
Do bends affect the head pressure despite them not involving a t valve or elbow? Also just another question i have was can you add an emergency shut off valve on the overflow > tank output line?

The slight bends don't really affect head pressure. And you can add shut of valves wherever you want. You cut the Ultra Flex PVC just like regular PVC, add your valve and continue with the Flex on the other side. Even if the power went out and the drains took water from my tank my sump holds the amount that comes out. Have tested it, so had no need for shut off valves on my drain lines. Just added one to my return line.