Help with return for my tank

[adam582]

ok so i finally set up my cpr overflow, sump, and return pump.

the return was preplumbed from the previous owner and ive attached a picture below.

what would i need to buy to direct the flow horizontally instead of having it flow straight down like it is?


can anyone point me in the right direction?


thanks,
adam

 

[emmanuel]

an elbow or better yet a t so that the water shoots out in 2 directions

 

[adam582]

how would i find out which one to buy? and where could i get them?

 

[JimmyR1rider]

You can get a 90 degree elbow to make it point towards the front of tank, a reducer to bring it down to 3/4" and then you can get the y from a vendor-and locline so you can aim your return jets in 2 different directions.

You can get the pvc parts from home depot or lowes and the loc line from a vendor or online.

 

[masterswimmer]

You can get a 90 degree elbow to make it point towards the front of tank, a reducer to bring it down to 3/4" and then you can get the y (spelled 'wye') from a vendor-and locline so you can aim your return jets in 2 different directions.

You can get the pvc parts from home depot or lowes and the loc line from a vendor :biggrin: or online.

+1

Your return plumbing is MUCH TOO LARGE. You need to reduce it to smaller than your overflow.
Ideally you want:

1" overflow plumbing
3/4" return plumbing

Russ

 

[JimmyR1rider]

If I could suggest- give Russ a call- he will do you more than right and help you out with info anyway thats needed---A+ guys him and Jim at saltwatercritters. Basically my exclusive supplier and I've had great success with both buying and learning from them.