Sump and Plumbing for my 535. Need help

[mrrobxc]

I just used the applicators that came with the pvc primer/cement. At first I tried capping the end and applying full vacuum to the pipe still leaked either I didn’t get enough primer and glue in the correct spot into the poorly glued joint or it had too much vacuum not sure then I drill the pvc cap 3/8” hole then tried again and bingo leak fixed. No issues for almost 2 years. The method definitely works you just need patience.

Thank you. That helps tremendously.

 

[jaws7777]

The primer kind of preps the area....gets it a little sticky. The main I apply the glue liberally....like allot lol the main thing is make guide lines on the two peieces that are being joined.

 

[jaws7777]

The plumbing is coming along nicely by the way

 

[mrrobxc]

The plumbing is coming along nicely by the way

Thank you sir. Let’s hope for no leaks!

 

[mrrobxc]

I have a busy couple weeks ahead of me.

 

[mrrobxc]

So given the height of my stand and the limited room I have underneath it for the sump, I had to find a way to plumb the overflows into the filter socks and after spending a lot of time talking it over with the owner of my local LFS, I decided to use 1 1/4” flexible hose and run them into the socks. I took each 2” overflow pipe and built a Tee that separates them into two 1” pipes where the hose will attach with metal hose clamps to keep it water tight. I have four new filter socks holders coming on eBay that’ll have the circular 7” filter socks so that all of this meshes cleaner and I can superior filtration and not have this clumsy sock holder I have now.

Given the angle of the pics it’s tough to see the detail. Not a clean look like hard plumbed pipes but it’ll have to do. Feedback is appreciated.

 

[mrrobxc]

Still have to plumb the return pump for the sump. That should be straight forward. After that, I need to plumb the ultima and it’s pump. That’s going to take a lot of measuring. Thank goodness for unions and couplings.

 

[deeda]

I love your build though I think you are going to regret the height of the stand in regards to servicing the plumbing for the sump set up. I didn't realize until you got that gorgeous tank on the stand and saw the sump in place that you would have so little room to maneuver around. Sorry for being a debbie downer!

 

[mrrobxc]

I love your build though I think you are going to regret the height of the stand in regards to servicing the plumbing for the sump set up. I didn't realize until you got that gorgeous tank on the stand and saw the sump in place that you would have so little room to maneuver around. Sorry for being a debbie downer!

No worries. I regretted it the moment I put the sump inside. Good thing is lost the maintenance will just be replacing filter socks which shouldn’t be too bad woth the new sock holders.

I should’ve gotten the stand 36” tall instead of 32”.

 

[mrrobxc]

I went with the flex hose so I can shut the Valves off for the overflows and then slide the hosing out giving me full access to the socks. This was the best solution I could find.

The lessons learned the first time around. I’ll know better next time.