If only someone like you was close to me. I would find any way I could to bribe for some help in getting the plumbing installed!! It's not for lack of ability. I just can't seem to find the time or motivation to get it installed when looking at a box full of fittings and valvesFWIW, plumbing is the part I like the most about setting up a new tank.
That’s how I felt before…. So glad I did it myself I feel confident now that a leak can arise and I know what to do and have everything ready to go!
Wow that is very impressive! How long did that take?Oh man... this was me nearly two years ago. I plumbed my 1st system.
1. Plan Plan Plan!!
2. Get extra parts...trust me you will need them
3. Dry fit everything before you glue, and mark the area. This will make fitment a breeze later, when you glue.
4. Be prepared for leaks. Not the end of the world, but be ready to cut pieces out and replace
5. Plan for the future! Meaning build a manifold to easily add future equipment. You may not use it immediately, but super convenient when you do.
6. Make sure your pump can deal with applicable head pressure. Each 45 or 90 degree adapter will add additional head pressure to your pump.
7. Use lots of unions!!! Or Union ball valves
8. Plan!!!
Here are my results:
This was before I added a UV to the system, see number 5.
To put it together or plan?
Both, lol. I'm curious as well! That is some intricate plumbing!
Both!
Lol.
Very nice! My next build, I will use color matching plumbing.Lol.
Planning took serveral months. I had my sump build around my plumbing needs. Actual plumbing took serveral days to complete... i was plumbing the tank at my LFS (wanted water in it once delivered). After the tank was installed and water added... my plumbing leaked. I had to cut out most of it and redu.
Thank you very much!!
