Plumbing help!

[DMVReefer]

It’s finally time to start working on my Innovative Marine 75G INT and I’m hoping someone can chime in and help me figure out what’s needed plumbing wise. The tank came with a parts list that said that this tank needs a 1” gate valve but I’m unsure as to what size pvc I should get and how to configure it to my sump. Thanks in advance!

 

[flsalty]

The drains are 1 inch and the return is 3/4. Gate valve goes on the main drain so you can dial it in.

 

[flsalty]

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This is a very good article on plumbing. Feel free to ask any specific questions.

 

[RocketEngineer]

The one labeled Bean Drain gets the valve and goes to one of the bulkheads on your sump. The secondary drain also goes to the sump bulkhead but no valve. The E drain goes to an open chamber in the sump, no valve, and should be dry at all times. All fittings should be 1” PVC glued together. HTH.