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I apologize for the confusion. The return pump plumbed to one 3/4” hole. Use the two 1” hole for drain lines. The other 3/4” hole used as an emergency drain. What I meant to say was that the two DRAIN lines could be plumbed independently instead of going through a T.I’m not sure I follow. With a single pump there would have to be a T somewhere. Also, It Wouldn’t do any good to plumb two 1” returns and then reduce to 3/4” at the bulkhead.
Yes, a Durso, Herbie, or Bean Animal are all possibilities.Sweet so this would be a solid idea then! So maybe Herbie on one side or duel derasos
How would I be able to do the bean animal?Yes, a Durso, Herbie, or Bean Animal are all possibilities.
Ok, that’s the way I understood it when you were explaining it to wick.I apologize for the confusion. The return pump plumbed to one 3/4” hole. Use the two 1” hole for drain lines. The other 3/4” hole used as an emergency drain. What I meant to say was that the two DRAIN lines could be plumbed independently instead of going through a T.
How would I be able to do the bean animal?
So essentially it would be better to do Herbie on the one side then the emergency one on the side with return correct? And would I want my power head on the same side as the return to push the water towards the Herbie? Or towards the return. ( thinking pushing it towards the Herbie for more circulation)A Bean Animal uses three drain holes - you would put two of the drains on one side and the third drain (the emergency drain) on the other side with the return.
That sounds like a good plan for the plumbing.So essentially it would be better to do Herbie on the one side then the emergency one on the side with return correct? And would I want my power head on the same side as the return to push the water towards the Herbie? Or towards the return. ( thinking pushing it towards the Herbie for more circulation)
So essentially it would be better to do Herbie on the one side then the emergency one on the side with return correct? And would I want my power head on the same side as the return to push the water towards the Herbie? Or towards the return. ( thinking pushing it towards the Herbie for more circulation)
Will the 3/4 be enough for turn over for the tank? Just want to make sure before I plumb it! LolIf you do that, the 3/4 hole becomes the main siphon drain, and the 1' hole becomes the trickle drain, and the 1' hole on the opposite side is an emergency.
^^ you need to set it up this way in case of a clog in the main siphon. The emergency/trickle drain needs to able to handle as much or more than the full siphon drain.
I would grab some 1" to 3/4 couplings and use the gate valve you already have. No need to waste it
It doesn't have to be straight down, but I'm a fan of as little bends as possible and using 45's instead of 90's to reduce the chance of air getting trapped.And should I try to have the drain as straight down as possible to the sump?
Will the 3/4 be enough for turn over for the tank? Just want to make sure before I plumb it! Lol
Kk and thank you for getting back. I picked up some 45s lol.It doesn't have to be straight down, but I'm a fan of as little bends as possible and using 45's instead of 90's to reduce the chance of air getting trapped.
Yes, it will be plenty.