Is it worth it to reuse overflows?

[wlucks]

I’m building a 210 or 220 and it came with used door so overflow pipes. They seem to be in pretty good shape if I soak them in vinegar is there a chance that I can use them again or should I just buy new? Obviously I need to buy new bulk heads, but is there a reason not to use the older stand pipes?

 

[ca1ore]

I’m big on reuse. Save them.

 

[dbowman5]

saltwater does not attack pvc but debris flushing through pipe can abrade the surface over time. if you can clean the pipes and the insides end up smooth i would use them. if there are no cracks or soft areas or discoloration from high temperature the pipes should be ok. the problem i would be concerned with is rough surfaces which would give debris a place to build up.
You said 'obviously' did the bulkheads suffer damage somewhere or do you need to change them due to needing to change the pipes that are glued into them? the reason i ask is that i am not familiar with the need to replace the bulkhead unless it is damaged. the gaskets are available which i would replace.

 

[Mjl714]

I’d reuse, I think after vinegar bath, they’ll be like new.

 

[dbowman5]

are these from internal overflows?

 

[Buffalou]

I don't throw anything away! Can't tell you how many times I have reused tank items. I would clean them up and reuse them.

 

[wlucks]

saltwater does not attack pvc but debris flushing through pipe can abrade the surface over time. if you can clean the pipes and the insides end up smooth i would use them. if there are no cracks or soft areas or discoloration from high temperature the pipes should be ok. the problem i would be concerned with is rough surfaces which would give debris a place to build up.
You said 'obviously' did the bulkheads suffer damage somewhere or do you need to change them due to needing to change the pipes that are glued into them? the reason i ask is that i am not familiar with the need to replace the bulkhead unless it is damaged. the gaskets are available which i would replace.

Yeah they have pipe glued into the bulkheads.

 

[wlucks]

are these from internal overflows?

Yes

 

[dbowman5]

the durso overflow is very good. the height is usually the factor to be determined. what i am seeing, correct me if i am wrong, are two durso drains with return pipes hiding under them. the bulkheads are thread down on the bottom of the tank with glued pvc outside the tank. the stand pipes slip into the bulkheads and the top slips onto the standpipes. the 3/4 return pipes bring the sump water up to some sort of nozzle?

 

[wlucks]

the durso overflow is very good. the height is usually the factor to be determined. what i am seeing, correct me if i am wrong, are two durso drains with return pipes hiding under them. the bulkheads are thread down on the bottom of the tank with glued pvc outside the tank. the stand pipes slip into the bulkheads and the top slips onto the standpipes. the 3/4 return pipes bring the sump water up to some sort of nozzle?

To my knowledge it is a complete set up however I’m going to get new bulkhead because they glued PVC into the bulkheads and then just cut them off when they broke down the plumbing. My only worry is any rough spots in the pipes would allow things to grow more easily and if it’s even worth keeping. But I think I’m going to give them a vinegar bath and see how they clean up