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Nice house and fish room!!here is the updated plumbing plan, hopefully the final one as i am getting ready to order plumbing parts...
For the UV i should have enough space to pull the bulb out the top without removing, if i need to remove i have two unions, but you have a very good point and i should remove the unions and replace them with true union valves so i can stop the flow and remove if needed. i need to think about the siphon but i purchased a very large sump that will hold the extra volume, you think that will do? i should have enough valves to minimize the drain into the sump if i understand your idea correctly?Looks awesome. Couple of comments on the plumbing: how are you going to isolate the UV to change the bulb? Looks like you need another valve between the outlet and the T. Also, think about how to minimize the amount drained into the sump from your returns when you lose power. I hate to rely on check valves and its pretty easy to set the return outlets high enough and/or drill a small hole in the pipe at normal water level to break the siphon. Extra volume in the sump is crucial as well.
do i need this if i have the apex with DOS ?If you're going reef, especially a tank this size, go CaRx & get a Masterflex. Best addition to my tank!
i have priced out with flexpvc.com for some pipe and pipe fastenersNice house and fish room!!
Where are you buying your plumbing supplies from?
I would add a gate or TUBV after your first drain line.
well you are correct, i picked the schedule 80 merely for the look or the pipe fittings and valves. i know that may sound a bit weird but my fish room will be a display of its own (i hope) having said that i will heed your advise and check out the local plumbing contractor supply. i know the local big box stores do not have what i need as i checked them out last week.Following along, and congrats on the new house!
In terms of plumbing:
You don’t need to use SCH80, it’s a complete overkill for the amount of pressure you’re gonna run; even SCH40 can handle insane psi. Save the money and put it into a different are of the tank. That being said, if it’s something you really want, check your local plumbing supply stores and large wholesale construction vendors. I randomly found a plumbing store 15 minutes away from our house and was suppressed at the selection of PVC and valves. Turns out, it’s their amazon inventory warehouse and their prices were pretty much unbeatable.
Also, consider using gray PVC electrical conduit from your big box home improvement store. Is gray and will get you the same look at 1/4 of the cost.
WOW, everything is much cheaper at supplyhouse.com, especially for the unions, they are 1/3 the price, are they the same quality?I've had good luck with supplyhouse.com. Free shipping over $100.
I have bought some from Amazoni have priced out with flexpvc.com for some pipe and pipe fasteners
, then i checked pricing with pvcpipesupplies.com vs BRS and BRS was a bit higher but with free shipping it was real close and I could get it all from them and support the industry, any better ideas i would be glad to hear...
i have attached my list for reference and not final yet.
For the UV i should have enough space to pull the bulb out the top without removing, if i need to remove i have two unions, but you have a very good point and i should remove the unions and replace them with true union valves so i can stop the flow and remove if needed. i need to think about the siphon but i purchased a very large sump that will hold the extra volume, you think that will do? i should have enough valves to minimize the drain into the sump if i understand your idea correctly?
they are going through bulkheads in the side of the tank and i am not sure where they were drilled as the tank was crated and shipping monday so i guess when i go to set it all up i will tweak it then, i can always get in touch with the manufacturer and get the details alsoYou can calculate the amount of water that will siphon from the returns into the sump in the event of a power failure by measuring how deep the lowest one is in the water. If you sump can’t handle that in addition to its normal operating volume, you can raise the returns. Will your returns come through bulkheads on the sides of the tank or over the top?
they are going through bulkheads in the side of the tank and i am not sure where they were drilled as the tank was crated and shipping monday so i guess when i go to set it all up i will tweak it then, i can always get in touch with the manufacturer and get the details also