Plumbing question

[hzheng33]

It does, thanks. So it looks like your run it off your return pump. I was thinking about setting my manifold on the main drain before it empties out into the sump. Is there a reason why this would not be preferred?

1) there is probably not enough pressure to push the drain line water from the main tank into all of these reactors
2) using returned water (after skimmer/refuium) and then further polish the water via reactor and what-not is more efficient...at least in theory.

 

[ZapataInc]

@NanCrab That ball valve is useless. It’s difficult to turn and will be very difficult to use later on. I would get cepex or one of these

https://www.amazon.com/HYDROSEAL-Kaplan-Rings-Reversible-Socket/dp/B07BQT1Q6F/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ball+valve&qid=1582741207&sr=8-3

Thats what I have on one of my drain lines but looking at her spacing it would be hard to get this in there. The 1 inch is about 6" long.

 

[NanCrab]

@NanCrab That ball valve is useless. It’s difficult to turn and will be very difficult to use later on. I would get cepex or one of these

https://www.amazon.com/HYDROSEAL-Kaplan-Rings-Reversible-Socket/dp/B07BQT1Q6F/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ball+valve&qid=1582741207&sr=8-3

Ok thanks, I've had an impossible time trying to find a 3/4" slip x slip gate valve

 

[silentdeath5]

1) there is probably not enough pressure to push the drain line water from the main tank into all of these reactors
2) using returned water (after skimmer/refuium) and then further polish the water via reactor and what-not is more efficient...at least in theory.

Thank you for the insight

 

[NanCrab]

Ok thanks, I've had an impossible time trying to find a 3/4" slip x slip gate valve

And the one you linked doesn't come in 3/4" either

 

[NanCrab]

I would put unions where you can. It makes it easy to take apart if you ever have any issues with your plumbing. But it doesnt look like you have much room. So if possible a union where you have it questioned is good. Also if you can put one between the manifold and left return Ts, and maybe a union on the left return. Also just thinking maybe a ball valve on the left return before the union so that if you ever have an issue with one of your returns you can still run one of them while working on the other. These are just suggestions and just thinking about worse case scenarios if you ever have to work on it.

Ok, I'm going to add a union directly below the manifold T, thank you!

 

[ZapataInc]

And the one you linked doesn't come in 3/4" either

It does...its at the end of the selection in between the 3" and 4" options.

 

[ZapataInc]

if you go with that ball valve take a look at how big it is. The 3/4" is more than 5" long.

 

[NanCrab]

It does...its at the end of the selection in between the 3" and 4" options.

Oh, I just looked to the left, silly me lol

 

[NanCrab]

if you go with that ball valve take a look at how big it is. The 3/4" is more than 5" long.

What about this Zap?

 

[ZapataInc]

That would work as well. People say that gate valves are better than ball valves. I just went the ball valve because it was cheaper.

 

[NanCrab]

That would work as well. People say that gate valves are better than ball valves. I just went the ball valve because it was cheaper.

In other words we are fine with what we have...

 

[wake125122]

Ok thanks, I've had an impossible time trying to find a 3/4" slip x slip gate valve

BRS is the only ones I know of that carry one.

Gate Valve Slip x Slip

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Economy Gate Valve Slip x Slip

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[ZapataInc]

In other words we are fine with what we have...

Yes what you have will work. People dont like those particular ball valves because they say that over time it will start to get harder to turn if you ever have to adjust it. I got the one on Amazon because of the unions.

 

[Adam]

A gate valve is much better for the precise control of flow. For simple on/off a ball valve is fine and less expensive.

 

[Adam]

In other words we are fine with what we have...

The difference between the one you have and the one Hui linked from Amazon is the internal seals and the union one can be disassembled & cleaned.
If the one you have is hard to turn now it will only get more difficult in the future.

 

[ZapataInc]

A gate valve is much better for the precise control of flow. For simple on/off a ball valve is fine and less expensive.

While i dont have a direct comparison for using a gate valve as opposed to a ball valve...I was able to tune how much water was going through my main drain in my bean animal style overflow relatively easy.

 

[NanCrab]

The difference between the one you have and the one Hui linked from Amazon is the internal seals and the union one can be disassembled & cleaned.
If the one you have is hard to turn now it will only get more difficult in the future.

It's easy to turn now but we would have to destroy the plumbing to replace it

 

[NanCrab]

BRS is the only ones I know of that carry one.

Gate Valve Slip x Slip

Schedule 80 Spears Gate Valves will provide smooth, lasting operation while giving your aquarium a professional look. Gate valves are used for any application that requires precise control such as skimmers or silent overflows. Slip x Slip Smooth long term operation Precise tuning More...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Economy Gate Valve Slip x Slip

Our Economy Gate Valves feature Schedule 80 PVC construction and accurate flow control at an economical price. Gate valves are used for any application that requires precise control such as skimmers or silent overflows. Slip x Slip Accurate flow control Long term operation More professional...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Again, no 3/4" option

 

[wake125122]

Again, no 3/4" option