Bean Animal Plumbing Support

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  1. jstegall

    jstegall Astrea Snail

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    So, I'm working on my first saltwater tank, 75 gallon. I drilled the tank last Saturday, two 3/4" returns in the upper corners, and three 1" bulkheads for the Bean Animal overflow, a little left of center.

    At the back of the overflows it goes into the 1.5" sanitary tee, with the caps on top, two normal, and one with the 1/4" JG fitting tapped and installed. Underneath I have plumbing brought back down to 1", it drops about 10" or so, 45's towards the sump, then 45's down into the sump.

    My question is this:
    I have read that the plumbing needs to be supported by something other than the bulkheads. How do you guys/gals do it? I have searched and haven't found much info. Maybe I ought to start my own build thread. ;D

    Jason
     
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  3. Jodah

    Jodah Feather Duster

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  4. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    I do belive you should start a build thread. ;D
     
  5. Jodah

    Jodah Feather Duster

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    Agreed. build thread is mandatory! :)