Pvc piping

[Zuska]

I have a hose on my return pump and over flow. I would like someone to help me point me in the right direction on what kind of pvc pipe i should buy. Could i find someone who can even install it for me for a few frags?

 

[KathyC]

Can you post a pic Zuska, so that folks know what your issue is?

 

[NYreefNoob]

internal or external pump, i use the spa flex on my drain

 

[Zuska]

internal or external pump, i use the spa flex on my drain

internal mag 9

 

[NYreefNoob]

u can get a fitting that will fit onto pump then attach pvc into it, but being internal id stick with a flex line or hose, plus this way ya dont have any elbows for loss of head

 

[Zuska]

Can you post a pic Zuska, so that folks know what your issue is?

sure, here it is everything is a mess with these hoses. I would much rather have it neat and my return pump connected to some pvc pipes that would split off into 2 different returns, (something like a ocean motion)

Return pump is on the left.

 

[reefs4life]

if I was closer I would definitely do it for you, I love plumbing, don't know why. Just the other day I added a new manifold to my plumbing. But anyways, I use the regular hard pvc but at a small point of it I use a piece of the soft flexible tubing because it helps absorb vibration.

 

[reefs4life]

just saw the pic and for what you want to do I would personally build a manifold, at that point you can also get rid of that pump for your reactor. BTW I like the sticker on the upper right side of your sump lol

 

[nittinid]

I USED A 1 1/4 INCH DRAIN AND A 1 INCH RETURN...IS THE TANK DRILLED...OR ARE YOU USING AN OVERFLOW? HERE IS A LINK TO MY SET UP MAYBE IT WILL BE HELPFUL..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMfCDpt9bXs

iMa bE 90 YEaRs OLd DoIn a 30% wAtEr ChAnGe...cUz IMa bE rOcKiN TilL I dIe...

90 GALLON DISPLAY
IN DISPLAY;
110 LBS FIJI LIVE ROCK
85 LBS LIVE SAND
(3) 50GPH POWERHEADS
30 GALLON SUMP
IN SUMP;
40 LBS LIVE SAND
15 LBS FIJI LIVE ROCK.
FLUVAL 405
PHOSBAN REACTOR
10 WATT U.V STEROLIZER (DONT HAVE AN ICK PROB)BUT JUST IN CASE
CORALIFE SUPER SKIMMER(150)
AND AN (ELITE) 200 WATT HEATER

L.S...SAILFIN TANG,YELLOW TANG AND A SMALL CLEAN UP CREW...4 NOW..

 

[nittinid]

WoW just saw the pic....cluttered arent ya...

 

[rkaragozler]

Zuska tell me exactly what you want to do, i'll help you out

 

[Zuska]

Zuska tell me exactly what you want to do, i'll help you out

I want to connect my return to pvc pipe, so it can run up into my tank. i have a mag 9 which might be a little to strong for my over flow so i would like to add a flow vavle to the pvc.

 

[rkaragozler]

I would stay away from pvc in your situation, instead use hose barbs, you can still use ball valves, what size hose do you have?

 

[reefs4life]

I want to connect my return to pvc pipe, so it can run up into my tank. i have a mag 9 which might be a little to strong for my over flow so i would like to add a flow vavle to the pvc.

I could probably find a time to come and do the plumbing for you. I can build the manifold before I even come and if you'd like I can drill the sump for whatever pump you want to use and I have a bulkhead for the whole as well. It's up to you if you want to go that route though. I can send you pics of what my plumbing looks like so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about

 

[Zuska]

I could probably find a time to come and do the plumbing for you. I can build the manifold before I even come and if you'd like I can drill the sump for whatever pump you want to use and I have a bulkhead for the whole as well. It's up to you if you want to go that route though. I can send you pics of what my plumbing looks like so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about

i dont think i can drill my tank, its tempered.

 

[Zuska]

im going to home depo today to get some pvc....