Need help with sump plumbing

[James5692]

I need help fitting this on the pipe. I have no idea how to put this on because they aren’t the same size. I got the sump on Craigslist and it came with this so I’m assuming it goes on here. Any advice is welcomed.

 

[roberthu526]

Pics maybe?

 

[James5692]

Here’s a pic sorry about that

 

[Captain Quint]

Here’s a pic sorry about that

Appears to be a strainer (so fish or other doesn't get through) which also looks as though it was glued to cover the just to the left of your hand in this pic.

Edit as I see it is your sump; Do you have an external pump? It was used so critters would not get sucked into your return pump if so.

 

[James5692]

Yes it is an external pump. Any idea of how I can connect them?

 

[Captain Quint]

Yes it is an external pump. Any idea of how I can connect them?

Yes.

You will want to dry fit plumbing from the pump to the connection you see protruding out of the back of the sump with a union joint.

Then out of the return to the DT install the PVC pipe with a valve also attached with union joint to adjust the flow. I'll try to locate some of my older pics to help in case this was clear as mud, or if someone has some pics on hand to show would save some time of my searching through old builds would be cool.

*Screw the external pump in position atop a good bit of thick rubber to reduce vibration.

Hope this helps some, but I could actually show better in this case rather than trying to explain it. argh.

 

[Dragon52]

I believe This is what Captain is talking about. You can see where the Union Joint is near the tank. I don't have a strainer.
@Captain Quint

 

[Captain Quint]

I believe This is what Captain is talking about. You can see where the Union Joint is near the tank. I don't have a strainer.
@Captain Quint

Thanks, Dragon52! I've been having a bear of a time attempting to retrieve photos from my old Photobucket. It is not what it used to be.

 

[lapin]

more mud

 

[Captain Quint]

And found one from the 125g I sold to a friend in the hobby. Couldn't do this one inline due to space but it will give you an idea.

 

[Dragon52]

Thanks, Dragon52! I've been having a bear of a time attempting to retrieve photos from my old Photobucket. It is not what it used to be.

Your Welcome, I was sitting next to my tank reading the posts so I took the photo with my phone lol