Plumbing question now

[howze01]

I am going to plumb the 265 tonight. I measured it all out last night and it turns out that I don't have much vertical space between the bottom of the tank and the top of the sump. Is there a drawback or problem if I have to glue the valve, quick disconnect and a 90° elbow all pretty much flush to each other? As always, thanks =)

 

[kschweer]

Shouldn't be an issue just make sure that you can get the union all the way undone. I usually try to keep the "threaded collar" on the pipe side instead of on the side with the valve or 90. Hopefully that makes sense. Not sure why I'm having a hard time explaining

 

[howze01]

My only other choice is to put the quick disconnect on the horizontal run. Didn't want to do that since I would have a good amount of water running out of the pipe after disconnecting. I can't really keep the threaded side on the pipe side since there really won't be any pipe between them. The space from bulkhead to the sock holder is 14 1/4" and the 2 90°, quick disconnect and valve total 12". Was going to plumb the three pieces flush and then have the extra inch or so going in to the sock holder. Man I hate plumbing....

 

[redfishbluefish]

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "quick disconnect." I thinking you actually mean a union. If that is the case, and space is limited, put in a True Union Valve....it is the union and valve in one. Oh, and by the way, I agree with Kevin....no problem with all three close together.

 

[kschweer]

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "quick disconnect." I thinking you actually mean a union. If that is the case, and space is limited, put in a True Union Valve....it is the union and valve in one. Oh, and by the way, I agree with Kevin....no problem with all three close together.

+1 to union ball valve. A little more money but well worth it in tight spots.

 

[howze01]

The guy I am setting it up for is a pain and I have to have it plumbed tonight. Will have to post some pics when done but the wood workers are breathing down my neck....

 

[howze01]

Thanks for the help Kevin and Paul!

 

[kschweer]

No problem Jonathan. If space is tight you can see if a "street" 90 will work instead of a regular 90 and a small piece of pipe. Won't save a ton of room but when space is tight every little bit helps

 

[dppitone]

I can't really picture the situation, but I would only add to use a slip fitting for the 90, but have threaded connects on both the valve and union.

 

[Jcurry@wesketch]

You don't need a valve from the tank to the sump, so I would recommend that you eliminate it. It will only cause problems in the long run.

 

[TanksNStuff]

You don't need a valve from the tank to the sump, so I would recommend that you eliminate it. It will only cause problems in the long run.

That's what I was thinking too. If this is strictly from bulkhead to sock (no split offs) then I'd recommend just using a flexible hose instead of all of that.

The only reason I see a need for valve and union would be the return line, so you can remove the pump easy for maintenance. That should be a farther pipe run though and not have a space issue.