return line over the top of the tank plumbing

fltekdiver · 07/23/2018, 09:40 AM

I'm trying to figure out how to plumb the return line over the top of the tank as I'm running Herbie style plumbing.

I bought black 3/4" vinyl tubing for the return line, and line loc and threaded adapter for the line loc. I just need to buy a barb that will glue onto the vinyl tubing to connect it to the 3/4 PVC hard pipe.

Where I set the return nozzle in the tank, does that mean when power shuts down, the water will drain down to the return nozzle until the siphon breaks?

Should I add a U shape to the pc going over the tank?

See the pics of what I'm using

callsign4223 · 07/23/2018, 10:43 AM

When I ran mine over the top I used rigid PVC. I used metal strapping on the under side of the stand to support it.

fltekdiver · 07/23/2018, 11:05 AM

I could use rigid all the way up. But I bought 6' of vinyl tubing to take away any vibration of the pump.

Daddi0 · 07/23/2018, 12:06 PM

Keep the return as high up as you can or it will syphon back when the return stops pumping. I run a u on my to hook on tank edge. Really need to make sure the return can't pop off the tank and drain you sump on the floor.
Cheers! Mark

fltekdiver · 07/23/2018, 12:17 PM

Do you have pics?
So just make a U with PVC
I'll probably zip tie it to the center brace or secure it some way

Vinny Kreyling · 07/23/2018, 01:03 PM

https://www.grainger.com/product/1RU...180723190228:s
These will hold the pipe secure & can be screwed into the stand. I use them on my returns.

callsign4223 · 07/23/2018, 01:17 PM

If you are really worried about vibration then run a short (1 foot) section of vinyl between the pump and ridgid return.

fltekdiver · 07/23/2018, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the link, I'll order some

callsign I'm going to do exactly that. I bought 6' but will probably just use a 1' coming off the return pump, and out of the sump behind the tank

07/23/2018, 11:05 AM	#3
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	I could use rigid all the way up. But I bought 6' of vinyl tubing to take away any vibration of the pump. __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

07/23/2018, 12:06 PM	#4
Daddi0 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Redwood City Posts: 1,354	Keep the return as high up as you can or it will syphon back when the return stops pumping. I run a u on my to hook on tank edge. Really need to make sure the return can't pop off the tank and drain you sump on the floor. Cheers! Mark __________________ 2x 65g displays with a 30g cryptic refugium and 30g sump - 55g reef 30g Bio-cube reef - I.M. 30g reef - 45g freshwater

07/23/2018, 12:17 PM	#5
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	Do you have pics? So just make a U with PVC I'll probably zip tie it to the center brace or secure it some way __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

07/23/2018, 01:03 PM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	https://www.grainger.com/product/1RU...180723190228:s These will hold the pipe secure & can be screwed into the stand. I use them on my returns. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

07/23/2018, 01:20 PM	#8
fltekdiver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,533	Thanks for the link, I'll order some callsign I'm going to do exactly that. I bought 6' but will probably just use a 1' coming off the return pump, and out of the sump behind the tank __________________ RedSea Reefer 350 ,Apex Controller ,2x Hydra 26HD lights Reef Octopus eSsence S-130 Protein Skimmer Reef Octopus VarioS return pump , UV sterilizer Ice Cap 3K Gyre - Started up 8/13/19

07/23/2018, 10:43 AM	#2
callsign4223 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 348	When I ran mine over the top I used rigid PVC. I used metal strapping on the under side of the stand to support it.

07/23/2018, 01:17 PM	#7
callsign4223 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 348	If you are really worried about vibration then run a short (1 foot) section of vinyl between the pump and ridgid return.