Holding 3/4 PVC pipe in in center of sump

seldin · 03/12/2008, 01:03 PM

I just installed my sump with a Mag 12. I have 3/4 PVC pipe and gate valve. It is a little top heavy and I would like to center the pipe coming from the pump in the middle area of the sump. Right now, it is tilting to 1 side.

Obviously, I can tie it with string or wire, however, I was thinking of something that would hold it in the center of the 4 corners and look a little nicer.

Something from Home Depot that did not cost too much, would be great.

Thank you,

cybrsufr · 03/12/2008, 01:53 PM

Use a strip of plexiglass/acrylic that is just wider than the PVC. drill a hole in the center with a hole saw big enough for the PVC to slide through and use silicone/velcro/or some other adhesive to attach it to the sump.

seldin · 03/12/2008, 03:19 PM

Cybrsufr,

Thank you for your suggestion. However, in this case not sure this is a good application. My sump section is deep and narrow. From the mag 12, my 3/4 pipe has a sharp elbow at the top of the sump and goes toward the back with a large gate valve, so this would limit my access to the sump area. In addition, since there is an elbow a couple of inches above the top, I am not sure how I can get it off easily when under the cabinet.

Any alternatives?

Thank you for your help.

- Larry

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Originally posted by cybrsufr
Use a strip of plexiglass/acrylic that is just wider than the PVC. drill a hole in the center with a hole saw big enough for the PVC to slide through and use silicone/velcro/or some other adhesive to attach it to the sump.

03/12/2008, 01:03 PM	#1
seldin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 1,091	Holding 3/4 PVC pipe in in center of sump I just installed my sump with a Mag 12. I have 3/4 PVC pipe and gate valve. It is a little top heavy and I would like to center the pipe coming from the pump in the middle area of the sump. Right now, it is tilting to 1 side. Obviously, I can tie it with string or wire, however, I was thinking of something that would hold it in the center of the 4 corners and look a little nicer. Something from Home Depot that did not cost too much, would be great. Thank you, __________________ - Larry Current Tank Info: 55 gallon Reef, Aquactinics MH/T5, 1/3 hp chiller, LifeReef overflow, custom sump/refugium, AquaC pro skimmer and Vortech MP40w. Also, a Solana Rimless nano, Viper 150MH, Tunze 9002 skimmer, Vortech MP10 ES and RKL Controller.

03/12/2008, 01:53 PM	#2
cybrsufr Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 2,058	Use a strip of plexiglass/acrylic that is just wider than the PVC. drill a hole in the center with a hole saw big enough for the PVC to slide through and use silicone/velcro/or some other adhesive to attach it to the sump.