Just wondering since I’m an amateur at this but…if I tee it and add another return line does that mean it will have to be an additional line that comes up and over the back wall…or would it be better to just do 2 drains & 2 returns?
Has there been a sighting?!I don't know about 2 drains and 2 returns, but I do know it's Tank Thursday in hurrr
He's out searching for @Fish Styx and pootie tangs.
Good morning, bud. Either way, it would be a second line. I'm a bit confused, though... do you mean two return pumps? Some folks do run two for redundancy.
I guess so, since no matter the angle, he appears to be staring into my soul.He says, what do you think lol
I’m not even sure what to do Lol I have 1 return pump and 2 overflows….I didn’t know if I had to run a separate line outside of the overflow or not
Does the tank already have returns, either drilled through the back, or otherwise?I’m not even sure what to do Lol I have 1 return pump and 2 overflows….I didn’t know if I had to run a separate line outside of the overflow or not
It has 4 holes through the bottom with im guessing bulkheads attached…2 at the bottom of each overflow. Heres what it looks like:
Okay, so in that setup, you have 1 drain and 1 return in each overflow. Since this is your first system, I wouldn't mess around with modifying or drilling it any further. Each drain (the larger holes) should be setup as a durso stand pipe. When plumbing the returns, tee it off in the center, and connect either end to each of the two returns (smaller holes). There is an abundance of info on Google on how to make dursos, and also on how to get them to run quieter. Conversely, we are all here to assist, as well. Just keep picking our brains. The collective knowledge in this thread is fairly extensive. It may take me a bit to respond these days, but I'll try my best to get back to you ASAP.
I appreciate the advice! Looks like the plumbing it came with had a slightly different setup (3 drains & 1 return) but I’m gonna try and change it so I can have 2 drains & 2 returns. I have something that looks like a durso stand pipe that came with my setup…would it be alright to buy one that’s already made like this?
You could, yes; but, you could also make one yourself for less than $10. Just make sure that the height is right for your tank.I appreciate the advice! Looks like the plumbing it came with had a slightly different setup (3 drains & 1 return) but I’m gonna try and change it so I can have 2 drains & 2 returns. I have something that looks like a durso stand pipe that came with my setup…would it be alright to buy one that’s already made like this?
Nice, I just might have to try and make one myself then. Doesn't look like it’s too difficult to build Lol
They aren't at all, and you don't have to cement them together, either.
Hey there! I'm around. I've just been relatively unplugged from all social media. I had to take a break for my mental health. Been catching up on a lot of projects around the house and otherwise just being a beach bum. Congrats on the new UV system! Share some pics when it is all plumbed in.
