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Amazon.com: HYDROSEAL Kaplan 3" PVC True Union Ball Valve with Full Port, ASTM F1970, EPDM O-Rings and Reversible PTFE Seats, Rated at 200 PSI @73F, Gray, 3 inch Socket : Industrial & Scientific
Amazon.com: HYDROSEAL Kaplan 3" PVC True Union Ball Valve with Full Port, ASTM F1970, EPDM O-Rings and Reversible PTFE Seats, Rated at 200 PSI @73F, Gray, 3 inch Socket : Industrial & Scientific
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^^^what adam linked.
It will have to stay as-is. We have that exact true union ball valve (the one Hui referenced). Absolutely no space for it.
WHAT THE HECK! When I looked on BRS it was 1" or larger. Or I'm just too tired, or overwhelmed...who knows
If you shorten the hose at the tank and shift the sump slightly to the left in the stand it'll fit. It also adds another union
You'll be much happier in a year or two.
*Edit* I used simple ball valve like that in my last system. By year two it was tough for me to turn them and with my wife, umm yea, not happening.
I can't shift the sump in the stand without reconfiguring the drain lines. I can fit one of those gate valves from BRS or Marine Depot but they arent union valves.If you shorten the hose at the tank and shift the sump slightly to the left in the stand it'll fit. It also adds another union
You'll be much happier in a year or two.
My guess would be tired. I have done it many of times lol
You could always add the unions in. Just add a union on each side. Not sure the room you are working with though.
She posted a picture of the space that she is working with.
I know it's frustrating. We're just trying to save you from a headache later down the line.
Do what works for you and if something has to be redone later it's ok, we've all been there. I learned what worked best for me by redoing it a time or two in the first year. I had the room though and I was using cheap PVC from Home Depot or Lowes.
Do what works for you and if something has to be redone later it's ok, we've all been there. I learned what worked best for me by redoing it a time or two in the first year. I had the room though and I was using cheap PVC from Home Depot or Lowes.
Mostly completed plumbing. Ordered gate valve to replace ball valve, need to add stabilizing strap to manifold, will add fittings when I have something to hook up and most importantly, need to cement everything. Going to add UV at some point but, as suggested, will plumb it separately with it's own pump.
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Spears has one of the best designs and great ratings, so what I’ve gone with. I also prefer threaded valves so disassembly and re-use are options.
‘https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/spears-gate-valve-slip-x-slip-1-46dfb1fd21d4e16401260f54d2b6a88a.html
It's on order but won't be here for another week. Wish Amazon had them
Amazon has alot of us spoiled
Indeed it does!!! I ended up ordering the one that @hzheng33 linked to from Amazon. I'll figure out how to make it fit.
I used these- great product. They also have the ball valve which I personally find easier to control- but others prefer gate valves. Also don’t forget a check valve if your sump can’t handle your DT overflow in a power outage.
+1 on gate valves. Marine Depot has them also:
www.marinedepot.com
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