Loc line question

[Fred Phipps]

i am looking to add a loc line with a "Y" connector in it to my 1" pvc return.

I'm looking on BRS but I'm a bit confused on what I'd need size wise.

My issue right now is too much flow coming out all over the tank and with my power head it's making a cyclone of sand in one spot of my tank. If I move either in any direction I get huge dead spots. I'm hoping that by adding the loc lines I will be able to utilize my tunze and hit only the dead spots a bit better without causing the sand cyclone.

 

[Crabs McJones]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/loc-line-male-npt-connector.html

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/loc-line-y-fitting.html

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/loc-line-modular-hose-segments.html

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/loc-line-flare-nozzle.html

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/schedule-80-reducing-bushing-spigot-x-female-thread.html

That should be what you need if I am correct.

 

[Fred Phipps]

Correct, but would the 3/4 tread into a 1" pvc?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Correct, but would the 3/4 tread into a 1" pvc?

With the spigot fitting, yes
It would slip into your 1"pvc then to to 3/4 " threads

 

[Fred Phipps]

So before I place my order, I decided to go with 1/2.

I'll need the 1" spigot reducer to 1/2 female thread, then I'll thread the female ball valve onto that and my "Y" onto that etc

 

[Crabs McJones]

So before I place my order, I decided to go with 1/2.

I'll need the 1" spigot reducer to 1/2 female thread, then I'll thread the female ball valve onto that and my "Y" onto that etc

Yup!

 

[Fred Phipps]

Thank you!

 

[Fred Phipps]

Correction: I would need the male ball valve to connect to the female reducer. Would I be wise to get a 1" to 3/4" reducer and then the 3/4" to 1/2" "Y"?

Or will it be the same going from 1"-1/2"?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Correction: I would need the male ball valve to connect to the female reducer. Would I be wise to get a 1" to 3/4" reducer and then the 3/4" to 1/2" "Y"?

Or will it be the same going from 1"-1/2"?

Do you have any pictures of your return as it is now? And how much water are.you pushing?

 

[Fred Phipps]

You can see what it looks like coming into the tank from this FTS. I'm not home otherwise I would get a picture. My return pump does 594gph but it's somewhat old so I'm sure it's not pushing that now. I have 5 90s on it right now with one being in the tank where the water comes out. The coupling and the elbow in the tank are not glued so I can remove those.

I didn't drill the return for the tank so I had to go up over the top and back down into the tank if that makes sense.