vcnt
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I want to use soft tubing running up the back of my tank for my return line and am wondering how to implement the check valve into it, would I have to Frankenstein something together with spigot barb adapters?
Soft tubing return line and a check valve
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Not at all. What return pump are you using does it have a threaded output? You want the check valve as close to the pump as possible.
I should as what's your goal with the check valve?
It will not prevent a flood long-term if your sump cannot handle the backflow volume during a power outage. A properly sized sump does not need a check valve on the return line.
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vcnt
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the unit is a rio plus 3420 lph
That pump doesn't use hose barbs or threads. Kinda a poor design. What size is the output? Quick google search it doesn't even specify. Why did you choose that pump?
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vcnt
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I didnt, its a 3/4 barb fitting and I got everything from someone who didnt want it anymore
What's the need for the check valve?
I would skip it and just run the 3/4" tubing without it. If your sump is sized properly it's not needed.
VintageReefer
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I use soft tubing on my return with a 3/4” ball valve spliced in.
It’s not a fail safe device, that’s really not needed with a proper size sump. It’s original purpose was to dial down the output for an ac return pump. You can also use it to prevent a back flow (convenient, but not necessary) if you need to disconnect your return pump for cleaning.
It’s not a fail safe device, that’s really not needed with a proper size sump. It’s original purpose was to dial down the output for an ac return pump. You can also use it to prevent a back flow (convenient, but not necessary) if you need to disconnect your return pump for cleaning.
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Do I need to cement the drain lines inside the tank to the bulkhead?
VintageReefer
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My flex tubing goes on a slip connector on the return pump and the bulkhead on the bottom glass also has a slip connector I use two hose clamps on the tank side to ensure water doesn’t leak and the connection is tight.
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The proper use of a check valve in a vertical pumping situation is twofold.
1 - to prevent high velocity backflow from turning a pump armature backwards. This can damage equipment (power surge) or (in some cases) unscrew the impeller.
2 - to keep the system primed and prevent large power-on surges of water and air.
When check valves are use to prevent flooding, the flood will inevitably happen, as check valves leak or fail with almost 100% certainty.
If you don't need to use a check valve, then don't use one. If you need a check valve to prevent flooding, then you need to redesign the system to prevent flooding without it.
1 - to prevent high velocity backflow from turning a pump armature backwards. This can damage equipment (power surge) or (in some cases) unscrew the impeller.
2 - to keep the system primed and prevent large power-on surges of water and air.
When check valves are use to prevent flooding, the flood will inevitably happen, as check valves leak or fail with almost 100% certainty.
If you don't need to use a check valve, then don't use one. If you need a check valve to prevent flooding, then you need to redesign the system to prevent flooding without it.
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vcnt
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Inside the tank overflow no, do NOT glue them.
VintageReefer
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No glueif i do something like this, do I need to glue the pipes into the top portion, the intake spot
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vcnt
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The Islips, HBU?
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Thank you
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