Plumbing

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

I can see why you want to control flow for return line (to match overflow and keep water level stable) I think but why use ball/gate on return line?

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

There are only a couple of reasons I can think of to put a ball valve on my return line.

1. I chose a pump that is too big and the overflow can't handle the full flow.
2. I have a manifold and may want to divert some of the pump's flow from the display equipment.
3. I have an external pump and I want to be able to remove it with union ball valves.

For 90% of people, there is no reason to have a ball valve on your return line.

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

I have a gate on both my returns (2 aquariums) which helps control the flow, but isn’t totally necessary. An adjustable DC pump would basically do the same thing.
you definitely want a gate on the main drain, or things can get noisy

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

I have a gate on both my returns (2 aquariums) which helps control the flow, but isn’t totally necessary. An adjustable DC pump would basically do the same thing.
you definitely want a gate on the main drain, or things can get noisy

I have a gate on both my returns (2 aquariums) which helps control the flow, but isn’t totally necessary. An adjustable DC pump would basically do the same thing.
you definitely want a gate on the main drain, or things can get noisy

Sorry I meant on the drain, I know with dc pumps no valve needed for return , but I have a single durso drain , would I still need a gate/ball to make it quiet like the herbie & bean? Or does it keep itself quite and I can just adjust flow/water level with dc pump only

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

Sorry I meant on the drain, I know with dc pumps no valve needed for return , but I have a single durso drain , would I still need a gate/ball to make it quiet like the herbie & bean? Or does it keep itself quite and I can just adjust flow/water level with dc pump only

IMO you’re going to want a gate valve for fine tuning water level in the overflow rather than relying solely on the rate of a dc pump.

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

IMO you’re going to want a gate valve for fine tuning water level in the overflow rather than relying solely on the rate of a dc pump.

Yessir and would all threaded and tape pluming be okay vs slip & glue

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

Yessir and would all threaded and tape pluming be okay vs slip & glue

Yep, as long as you know what your doing with plumbers tape. Slip&Glue is dummy proof, so thats what I always go with

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

IMO you’re going to want a gate valve for fine tuning water level in the overflow rather than relying solely on the rate of a dc pump.

Sorry 1 more question, I have a single durso drain, still need gate?

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

Sorry 1 more question, I have a single durso drain, still need gate?

All good, thats what the foruma for.
Yeah, I would want a gate if it was mine, the fine tuning you get vs a ball valve is really nice

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

All good, thats what the foruma for.
Yeah, I would want a gate if it was mine, the fine tuning you get vs a ball valve is really nice

Alright gate valve it is, thank you can’t can’t to get this up

 

[cilyjr]

It's not popular to put a restriction of any kind when dealing with a single drain. There is a lot of potential for blockage.

If you are going to do that make sure you have a good strainer on the drain intake.

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

It's not popular to put a restriction of any kind when dealing with a single drain. There is a lot of potential for blockage.

If you are going to do that make sure you have a good strainer on the drain intake.

Thanks, yes my first plan was to just put a egg crate on the hole of durso and checking every few weeks & changing the drain hose every 2-3 years