New mix station plumbing ideas

[ifreefingwasaperson]

I’m having a little problem with my plumbing for the new mix station. I went a lil overboard with the tank Size. I didn’t like the idea of having the bulkheads face forward because i want to leave the tanks on the floor. It seems like a trip hazard. My next idea was to make the bulkheads face each other connected with 2 true union valves and a tee but i would need at least 16’’ which i really don’t have since the tanks sit between the utility sink and deep freezer. The only other idea i could come up with is face the bulkheads backwards towards the wall, but the plumbing would be hid from service. Any other ideas????

 

[Sean Clark]

Use a 3-way valve spendy but easy peasy clean and simple.

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

Use a 3-way valve spendy but easy peasy clean and simple.

Any suggestions on a source to purchase from?

 

[Sean Clark]

These are 1 inch variants. I am not sure what size you actually need.

Vertical model:

4722L3-010 | 1 PVC TRUE UNION INDUSTRIAL 3 WAY VERTICAL L/3 SOCKET EPDM | (PG:615) Spears

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blackhawksupply.com

Horizontal model:

5022L1-010 | 1 PVC TRUE UNION 2000 INDUSTRIAL 3 WAY L/1 HORIZONTAL SOCKET EPDM | (PG:615) Spears

* Generated from liquid files

blackhawksupply.com

 

[BamaCoastPyrat]

These are 1 inch variants. I am not sure what size you actually need.

Vertical model:

4722L3-010 | 1 PVC TRUE UNION INDUSTRIAL 3 WAY VERTICAL L/3 SOCKET EPDM | (PG:615) Spears

* Generated from liquid files

blackhawksupply.com

Horizontal model:

5022L1-010 | 1 PVC TRUE UNION 2000 INDUSTRIAL 3 WAY L/1 HORIZONTAL SOCKET EPDM | (PG:615) Spears

* Generated from liquid files

blackhawksupply.com

Great googly moogly, that is an expensive piece of PVC!

 

[Sean Clark]

Great googly moogly, that is an expensive piece of PVC!

Right tool, right job... I have a horizontal 1-¼ version collecting dust in my garage if you want to save a buck.

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

Right tool, right job... I have a horizontal 1-¼ version collecting dust in my garage if you want to save a buck.

Oh i get to save bucks reefing? I’ve been waiting for the day lol. How much you want for it? Does it have slip and thread?

 

[Sean Clark]

Oh i get to save bucks reefing? I’ve been waiting for the day lol. How much you want for it? Does it have slip and thread?

Shipping and a case of beer if it will work for your setup.
This one (model 7022T1-012) is slip on all sides with union connections.
These are the 4 possible flow positions for this variant:
Arrow = flow
X = blocked
<^>
<^×
×^>
<×>
You cannot block all directions at once with this variant.

 

[BamaCoastPyrat]

Shipping and a case of beer if it will work for your setup.
This one (model 7022T1-012) is slip on all sides with union connections.
These are the 4 possible flow positions for this variant:
Arrow = flow
X = blocked
<^>
<^×
×^>
<×>
You cannot block all directions at once with this variant.

That's a steal! He better send you some great beer!

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

Shipping and a case of beer if it will work for your setup.
This one (model 7022T1-012) is slip on all sides with union connections.
These are the 4 possible flow positions for this variant:
Arrow = flow
X = blocked
<^>
<^×
×^>
<×>
You cannot block all directions at once with this variant.

That would work great. Like you said easy peasy! And looks good. I would really appreciate that kind gesture. It will also fit the tanks which have 1-1/4’’ bulkheads. I’m definitely able to pay shipping and buy beers. I know you didn’t ask for anything but you know i have to throw in more than just shipping and beer. I appreciate you my brother. Just let me know how i can get that asap. I’m ready when you are. Thanks again!!

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

That's a steal! He better send you some great beer!

i second that !

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

@Sean Clark What’s your thoughts on the plumbing should i run 1-1/4’’ all the way or drop it down to 1’’ or smaller?

 

[Sean Clark]

That would work great. Like you said easy peasy! And looks good. I would really appreciate that kind gesture. It will also fit the tanks which have 1-1/4’’ bulkheads. I’m definitely able to pay shipping and buy beers. I know you didn’t ask for anything but you know i have to throw in more than just shipping and beer. I appreciate you my brother. Just let me know how i can get that asap. I’m ready when you are. Thanks again!!

What ever you want to do, I won't complain. I'll ship it however you prefer. Monday would be the soonest I would get it in the mail.

@Sean Clark What’s your thoughts on the plumbing should i run 1-1/4’’ all the way or drop it down to 1’’ or smaller?

I would say that depends on the pump being used. A beefy pump won't care. A weaker pump can get a bit of a velocity boost by reducing the pipe diameter through the venturi effect. Think putting your thumb over the end of a garden hose. The volume of water is the same but the pressure will increase with a restriction.

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

What ever you want to do, I won't complain. I'll ship it however you prefer. Monday would be the soonest I would get it in the mail.


I would say that depends on the pump being used. A beefy pump won't care. A weaker pump can get a bit of a velocity boost by reducing the pipe diameter through the venturi effect. Think putting your thumb over the end of a garden hose. The volume of water is the same but the pressure will increase with a restriction.

Ok shoot me a PayPal or something

 

[Sean Clark]

Ok shoot me a PayPal or something

Zip code

 

[ifreefingwasaperson]

Zip code

44128