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Got to do some cable work.

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ok I figured this out so far. overflow from 1.5" down to 1" and my pump to returns starts at 3/4 at pump to 1.5 to get to my manifold that is a premade 8 way. and reducing it down to my return at 3/4.
 

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Go for the plastic clamps, they are as sturdy as SS but you eliminate a vector when your tank has a problem, e.g. chromium.
 

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Here's a couple pics of my new build.
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@Acro maniac - 1st off nice plumb job just wish you would have used color pvc to make THINGS really pop!

Any reason why you did not install a Wye Check Valves and a Ball Valves on the back of your returns ?


I am getting ready to start my new SCA150 build and i decided also to go with the Synergy but I got the 20'' external overflow box one which I will be running 1.5'' drains down with a 1.5'' Spears Gate Valve to my sump but my valve will be installed on the back of the tank vs inside due to how big the 1.5inch gate valve is so it's being installed on the back like you see in the picture.. For my returns, using 1inch for my returns reduced down with a 3/4 90 street fitting that will include a Wye Check Valve & Cepex ball Valve on each return line.

1'' RETURNS
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1.5INCH DRAINS
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Mastering the art of locking and unlocking water pathways: What type of valves do you have on your aquarium plumbing?

  • Ball valves.

    Votes: 73 51.8%
  • Gate valves.

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  • Check valves.

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  • None.

    Votes: 31 22.0%
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