A picture of my plumbing and a question

laserjim · 09/28/2010, 07:21 PM

My pump as you can see is alot closer to one side than the other. Does this matter When I plumb it to the return lines on the tank? One side will be much shorter than the other. Thanks Its an in-wall 265 by the way.Sorry about the dog,he seems to think he has to be in all the pics.

Arthur1 · 09/28/2010, 09:28 PM

Long story short, use ball valves and unions, or true union ball valves where ever you can. That being said you will adjust the water flow to the overflow(s) manually. Most likely you'll end up closing the one of the left a bit and possibly not so on the right hand side. Depending on the pumps specs and plumbing which we'll stay away from in this post. No worries, just don't restrict the flow at the input of the pump, keep that valve wide open

mike_cmu04 · 09/28/2010, 09:28 PM

The pump being closer to the one side will not make a big difference. The side that is closer may have a slightly higher flow but nothing you will notice.

09/28/2010, 07:21 PM	#1
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	A picture of my plumbing and a question My pump as you can see is alot closer to one side than the other. Does this matter When I plumb it to the return lines on the tank? One side will be much shorter than the other. Thanks Its an in-wall 265 by the way.Sorry about the dog,he seems to think he has to be in all the pics. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

09/28/2010, 09:28 PM	#3
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	The pump being closer to the one side will not make a big difference. The side that is closer may have a slightly higher flow but nothing you will notice. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

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09/28/2010, 09:28 PM	#2
Arthur1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 578	Long story short, use ball valves and unions, or true union ball valves where ever you can. That being said you will adjust the water flow to the overflow(s) manually. Most likely you'll end up closing the one of the left a bit and possibly not so on the right hand side. Depending on the pumps specs and plumbing which we'll stay away from in this post. No worries, just don't restrict the flow at the input of the pump, keep that valve wide open