Ball valves on drain plumbing

BIGD0G · 09/23/2013, 05:03 PM

I know I want unions on coming from the tank below the builkhead but is it recommended to use ball valves between the bulk head and union? What are others doing? Seems the only real value with installing them is not having to wait for the tank to drain below the drain tube when shutting off the pump so you can take the line apart to clean them clean.

Am I missing something here?

Thanks

gonpostal · 09/23/2013, 05:08 PM

I don't use valves on my drains, I don't see any need for them.

ca1ore · 09/23/2013, 07:07 PM

Only time to use a valve on a drain is when running a full siphon - and then you should use a gate valve.

09/23/2013, 05:03 PM	#1
BIGD0G Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Shalimar, FL Posts: 307	Ball valves on drain plumbing I know I want unions on coming from the tank below the builkhead but is it recommended to use ball valves between the bulk head and union? What are others doing? Seems the only real value with installing them is not having to wait for the tank to drain below the drain tube when shutting off the pump so you can take the line apart to clean them clean. Am I missing something here? Thanks

09/23/2013, 05:08 PM	#2
gonpostal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 550	I don't use valves on my drains, I don't see any need for them. __________________ Current tank: 40 breeder, 20 long sump, Eheim Compact+ 3000 return pump, Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT skimmer, 2x Koralia Evolution 600, Viparspectra T300 LEDs.

09/23/2013, 07:07 PM	#3
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Only time to use a valve on a drain is when running a full siphon - and then you should use a gate valve.