First time sump, help needed.

[Lawlboom]

I picked up a corner overflow 75 and I've had this deep blue pro max 200 wet dry sump sitting around forever. I'm in the beginning stages of setting it up and I'm hitting some confusing points.

First the hoses that come with the sump are too long for overflow. Should I cut them to fit?

It also came with two bulkheads which I'm assuming go on the trip pan lids because they are a perfect fit. Correct?

This sump is designed for two overflows but I only have one so I'm going to T right at the drip pans. If they are tight fitting do I need some sort of pvc cement still?

Nothing is sized right so I'll have to make cuts. I want to cut between the elbows and the drip pan to make room. The T junction also has threads for one side. I did not see any T junctions without threads do I need a male connector? Or do they make a pvc T without one threaded side.

I threw it together somewhat just to get an idea of what I'm working with do you guys see any errors?

Also what stops the water from back flowing up the trickle sections? I see the two slits in the sides. If that does happen in assuming that there's a flaw in the system?

I got a quiet one 3000 pump for 758gph.

 

[predatorkeeper87]

Looks fine to me, are you going to the return the water using that second bulkhead in the overflow or somewhere else?

they make PVC slip tee's absolutely, they make every combo of threaded and slip fittings in every size but not every place carries all of them, big box stores are the best for different sizes/combos.

I'd cement that tee simply because its outside the sump. I cement all connections that aren't inside of the sump or tank just to avoid a disaster. my drains in the sump and the return elbow I don't cement because if they fail the waters still going in the sump or tank.

 

[Lawlboom]

Looks fine to me, are you going to the return the water using that second bulkhead in the overflow or somewhere else?

they make PVC slip tee's absolutely, they make every combo of threaded and slip fittings in every size but not every place carries all of them, big box stores are the best for different sizes/combos.

I'd cement that tee simply because its outside the sump. I cement all connections that aren't inside of the sump or tank just to avoid a disaster. my drains in the sump and the return elbow I don't cement because if they fail the waters still going in the sump or tank.

Yes I have a hose for the return to that bulkhead i didn't hook up yet because I'm going to be moving it all outside this weekend for the water test.

Do I need to worry about aquarium safe cement?

Thanks for the reply

 

[predatorkeeper87]

Yes I have a hose for the return to that bulkhead i didn't hook up yet because I'm going to be moving it all outside this weekend for the water test.

Do I need to worry about aquarium safe cement?

Thanks for the reply

I use regular ol' PVC cement, once its dry its inert like silicone so no worries there. plus if you don't go crazy with the application it should never touch the water anyhow lol

 

[Lawlboom]

Should I cut the hose or just keep it at the length I have?

 

[Ihsnshaik]

Should I cut the hose or just keep it at the length I have?

The ends have fittings you can go to any pool supply store and buy it! I just bought some it was super cheap. My LFS sells them for double price but I had to buy it since mine sprung a pinhole leaks probably by some debris over 10 years of use lol I got the 3 foot one. The one you have can be bought at the great escape. Make sure you bring the same hose because the diameter needs to be on point.

https://www.google.com/search?q=poo...i60l4j69i59.2973j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

This is how they look and what you have is the same.

 

[Ihsnshaik]

Should I cut the hose or just keep it at the length I have?

The reason why you want it to be pretty good length not too long is basically you lose the amount of water passing through. The faster the better. You will have more resistance since it needs longer to travel and will have a bend.

 

[duanes]

Because sumps can be noisy, water sloshing, pumps whining, or vibrating etc, some people like to put them in another room, or behind/on the other side of a wall.
Depends on how sensitive your (or other people you share the room with) hearing is
Sumps don't need to be directly under the tank, so sometimes excess hose is a good thing.
Sometimes you don't want the sump crammed under the tank, because it makes maintenance difficult.
I sometimes put sumps off to the side to make media change, or pump cleaning access easy.
I know some people who put sumps in a basement and the tank upstairs, for all the reasons above, or to regulate temps year round.
Options are endless with sumps.

 

[Lawlboom]

Well, small apartment means cramming it under the tank. So pool supply store and buy shorter hose? No cutting?

 

[Ihsnshaik]

So the thing is if you cut it there is no end piece for you to secure properly. I was thinking the same thing but if you cut it you'll only have one of the gray parts and no real way to secure it properly. It might hold but I'm not risking sloppy work on my tank.

Go to any pool store bring the piece with you and just tell them you need it shorter. Measure aprox with a little slack how much you might need.