Plumbing question

[shoelaceike]

This is my main drain line. I'm having it go directly into the sump and not through any bulkhead. Is that ok? Or does it need some kind of support?

 

[fishface NJ]

It doesn’t have to go through a buckhead

 

[shoelaceike]

So all that pressure coming down won't put a strain on the bulkhead or the rest of the plumbing?

 

[shoelaceike]

Also, I have one spot in my plumbing that I will not be able to make the 1/4 turn. Will it be ok to just cement it without the turn?

 

[slojim]

Bottom drilled single drain? What's the valve for? Grabbing that will probably put more strain on it than the hanging weight, which I wouldn't worry about

 

[slojim]

You don't need the turn on that last one. Just make sure the glue i s evenly applied. But I would either not glue or use a threaded coupling. You may find you need to move that pipe or sump out of the way one day

 

[Peace River]

Another option to consider is to add a PVC union connector.

 

[shoelaceike]

Bottom drilled single drain? What's the valve for? Grabbing that will probably put more strain on it than the hanging weight, which I wouldn't worry about

It has 3 drains...this is the main, the others don't need the valve....what you mean grabbing it?

 

[shoelaceike]

Another option to consider is to add a PVC union connector.

I have them, I decided not to use for now, I made sure to leave enough PVC if I need to cut and add

 

[shoelaceike]

You don't need the turn on that last one. Just make sure the glue i s evenly applied. But I would either not glue or use a threaded coupling. You may find you need to move that pipe or sump out of the way one day

If I need to move it I will just cut it....I'm not very good at plumbing lol

 

[JoshH]

May I ask why you choose not to plumb into the sump bulkheads? Certainly enough room to do so..

 

[shoelaceike]

May I ask why you choose not to plumb into the sump bulkheads? Certainly enough room to do so..

Sure u may lol...I actually am using those holes but couldn't get it perfect so the pipes will just be hanging inside but not being supported by it...I put it like this in the pic to make my question easier to understand

 

[shoelaceike]

I've been reefing a long time but this is my first time with a real sump Lol

 

[fishface NJ]

I have seen videos on YouTube where there is no supports or going into a bulkhead. I prefer to support my plumbing. First photo shows a pvc hanger attached to my stand. The other two I will attach tomorrow. I just finished plumbing yesterday. Since your pvc is on an angle you could use something like this hanger tape (3rd photo). Wrap it around you pvc pipe and then attach it to the stand.

 

[shoelaceike]

I have seen videos on YouTube where there is no supports or going into a bulkhead. I prefer to support my plumbing. First photo shows a pvc hanger attached to my stand. The other two I will attach tomorrow. I just finished plumbing yesterday. Since your pvc is on an angle you could use something like this hanger tape (3rd photo). Wrap it around you pvc pipe and then attach it to the stand.

Thanks but my stand is all aluminum so I have no where to attach it to....this is why I used 45's instead of 90's I figured it will less likely need support as its almost going straight down

 

[fishface NJ]

Instead of screwing or nailing it, you could use a Small zip tie with the hanger tape. Is there somewhere on the stand to attach?

 

[shoelaceike]

Instead of screwing or nailing it, you could use a Small zip tie with the hanger tape. Is there somewhere on the stand to attach?

Nope nothing unless I start drilling holes...anyway there really isn't anywhere to support it as it is fairly vertical.

 

[shoelaceike]

 

[slojim]

Double sided tape can hold up a good bit of weight, so that's an option with your aluminum stand.

 

[fishface NJ]

I was thinking about this while laying in bed at 1:00 AM lol. You can use velco with sticky tape on one side to attach to your stand or stand wall