Plumbing in the rollermat

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I am trying to get my tank plumbed before going out of town for work..does my drain line need to drop 1/4" every 1'...or does it even matter...i am regulating the flow with a gate valve
 
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I am trying to get my tank plumbed before going out of town for work..does my drain line need to drop 1/4" every 1'...or does it even matter...i am regulating the flow with a gate valve
 
I am trying to get my tank plumbed before going out of town for work..does my drain line need to drop 1/4" every 1'...or does it even matter...i am regulating the flow with a gate valve
Plumbing should drop 2%, or 1/4" per ft.
 
I have a rollermat. I think you should avoid straight 90 degree angles. Keep plenty of time to fine toon the flow. Too much any you will go through a roll in one night. Too little and it will backup and not trigger the switch.
 

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