Check value

[Davebachner]

Hi all... I’m in the process of swapping out plumbing up a Replacement tank.


would you recommend using a check value like this, or not use?

Thanks, Dave

 

[ca1ore]

Depends on how you design the return. Avoiding them is generally better because they are prone to failure and put extra back pressure on your pump. BUT, you must have a way to prevent excessive (I.e. sump overflow) back siphon. Best way is to just have the returns close to the tanks surface.

 

[flyline]

The fact that it is clear is good because you can check on the status of the valve but if you do use one know they aren’t foolproof. If used I would make it apart of my weekly maintenance and just check to make sure it is not stuck open

 

[BigHildy53]

If you have an over the back return line, drill an anti-siphon hole just below the water line. It's a bit noisy when the return pump stops, but a surefire way to reduce the water flow from the display tank to the sump.