question about this plumbing part

Guelphie · 12/29/2006, 11:44 PM

I've noticed most people with plumbing set-ups have this piece. (the one circled in red).

What is it? Why should I have it? and how will it make my life easier by plumbing it in?

I'm just doing the planning for some plumbing and if it makes things easier for me I'm game for adding these to strategic locations.

thanks for any info.

reefnetworth · 12/30/2006, 12:05 AM

its a "union". turn off the pump, turn ball valve 1/4 turn to closed position, unscrew the union keeping the o-ring in place, and remove the pump for cleaning. when youre done cleaning, reverse the process. theyre also handy for connections that may need to be removed to replace an in-line item. have a safe and Happy New Year!

John M.

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12/29/2006, 11:44 PM	#1
Guelphie Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Guelph Posts: 117	question about this plumbing part I've noticed most people with plumbing set-ups have this piece. (the one circled in red). What is it? Why should I have it? and how will it make my life easier by plumbing it in? I'm just doing the planning for some plumbing and if it makes things easier for me I'm game for adding these to strategic locations. thanks for any info. __________________ I'm not a nerd. Nerds are smart.

12/30/2006, 12:05 AM	#2
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	its a "union". turn off the pump, turn ball valve 1/4 turn to closed position, unscrew the union keeping the o-ring in place, and remove the pump for cleaning. when youre done cleaning, reverse the process. theyre also handy for connections that may need to be removed to replace an in-line item. have a safe and Happy New Year! John M. :P __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.