Routing air

[LizStreithorst]

Jhemco recommends 1" because the larger the pipe the less friction.  But I already had my 3/4 set up and they said that it was OK. 

[GraphicGr8s]

I think that you'll find that most use at least 3/4" , with some using even 1"......I don't use PVC...I'm sure others will chime in....

All galvanized?

[Mugwump]

I think that you'll find that most use at least 3/4" , with some using even 1"......I don't use PVC...I'm sure others will chime in....

All galvanized?

No, I run 3/4" clear tube off a 'T' , no closed loop....for outlets I use gang logs....

[GraphicGr8s]

So I got the pump today. This thing is gigantic compared to what I am used to.

What do you use as a check valve on this kind of setup? I've got to keep the pump on the floor so I would venture it's a necessity.

[LizStreithorst]

I use a PVC one.

[GraphicGr8s]

So where do you all get your valves from? Jehmco? And which ones? They have like 3 different platings. Get the cheapest so long as it's not plastic?

[LizStreithorst]

I use the brass ones.  I wish I could remember where I found a good price on them but I can't.  It was several years ago.  I think most folks use the small steel ones.

[BallAquatics]

So where do you all get your valves from?

I use these from Ken's



They have an extra outlet that I can use for a temporary drop if needed.....  I think they are around $1.40 each

Dennis

[b125killer]

That's what i use too. I really like the extra outet. It comes in handy.

[GraphicGr8s]

Ken's was out of those. I wound up getting some valves from Jehmco.
Got the pipe drilled and valves fitted Sunday night and mocked up a run last night. Nothing is glued yet but it is putting air into the tanks. I am going to try getting the other room mocked up tonight. I am wondering if I really need to glue this together though. But i probably will.

Now to find some Lees economy corner filters cheap. Need another 10 or so.

[Mugwump]

Ken's was out of those. I wound up getting some valves from Jehmco.
Got the pipe drilled and valves fitted Sunday night and mocked up a run last night. Nothing is glued yet but it is putting air into the tanks. I am going to try getting the other room mocked up tonight. I am wondering if I really need to glue this together though. But i probably will.

Now to find some Lees economy corner filters cheap. Need another 10 or so.

you can make those out of plastic pop bottles too.....

[GraphicGr8s]

Ken's was out of those. I wound up getting some valves from Jehmco.
Got the pipe drilled and valves fitted Sunday night and mocked up a run last night. Nothing is glued yet but it is putting air into the tanks. I am going to try getting the other room mocked up tonight. I am wondering if I really need to glue this together though. But i probably will.

Now to find some Lees economy corner filters cheap. Need another 10 or so.

you can make those out of plastic pop bottles too.....

Hadn't thought about that. Would be pretty easy. If I drank soda, pop, whatever but I don't. But hmmmmm....

Idea light bulb went on.

I don't care what the others say about you Jon. You're a pretty fart smella. Even a pretty smart fellow.

[Ron Sower]

You're a pretty fart smella....

When I was 13 I was screwing around with switching word beginnings around like that while riding in the back seat with Mom and Dad in the front seat, and a fire truck went by. They didn't like it at all when I switched that one around!    It just came out! Oops! 

[GraphicGr8s]

You're a pretty fart smella....

When I was 13 I was screwing around with switching word beginnings around like that while riding in the back seat with Mom and Dad in the front seat, and a fire truck went by. They didn't like it at all when I switched that one around!    It just came out! Oops! 

 

[BallAquatics]

I am wondering if I really need to glue this together though. But i probably will.

I don't glue mine..... for what it's worth.

Dennis