Looking for advice - Plumbing Config (Picture)

johnkrug · 02/15/2009, 10:48 AM

There are several ways to plumb the overflows to my sump-fuge, but I'd like to get the opinion of those more experienced than myself. My guess is Option 3 is the most efficient and safe/redundant. Any advice appreciated.

mfinn · 02/15/2009, 10:55 AM

I use the 2 separate drains on my tanks.

drparker · 02/15/2009, 11:19 AM

I would go with either #1 or #3. If number one the combined down part will need to be a larger pipe so you can maintain full flow from both sides. If you have the room, doing a 45 degree angle then some straight pipe then another 45 does not restrict the flow as much as 90 degree angles do. I would do 45 degree slopes down to a wye(Y) instead of a T.

johnkrug · 02/15/2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the input - I'm using flexible pvc but had a heck of a time drawing curves neatly for an example to post. Many thanks!

02/15/2009, 10:55 AM	#2
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I use the 2 separate drains on my tanks. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

02/15/2009, 10:48 AM	#1
johnkrug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 16	Looking for advice - Plumbing Config (Picture) There are several ways to plumb the overflows to my sump-fuge, but I'd like to get the opinion of those more experienced than myself. My guess is Option 3 is the most efficient and safe/redundant. Any advice appreciated.

02/15/2009, 11:19 AM	#3
drparker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 2,652	I would go with either #1 or #3. If number one the combined down part will need to be a larger pipe so you can maintain full flow from both sides. If you have the room, doing a 45 degree angle then some straight pipe then another 45 does not restrict the flow as much as 90 degree angles do. I would do 45 degree slopes down to a wye(Y) instead of a T.

02/15/2009, 11:23 AM	#4
johnkrug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 16	Thanks for the input - I'm using flexible pvc but had a heck of a time drawing curves neatly for an example to post. Many thanks!