Is this the right plumbing ?

I am building a 90 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump. The tank has a corner overflow and came with a 1' overflow pvc pipe and 3/4 " return pvc pipe. So I plan on plumbing the sump using 1' for the overflow plumbing and 3/4 " for the return plumbing along with a Mag 9.5 pump. I am also splitting the overflow into both the skimmer section and fuge section of the sump.

Does that all sound about right ?

 

Sounds good to me. How are you planning to split the drain both ways? Tee and ball valve?

 

I plan on a ball valve to split the overflow to the skimmer section and the fuge.

 

If you mean putting a tee vertically that goes straight to the ball valve and the skimmer section, then the horizontal part of the tee going to the fuge, Youre good.

I suppose a drawing would help. :-/

 

Basically yes, I am planning two ball valves, one to skimmer section and one to the fuge.

 

Okay. Sounds like you've done your homework. Good luck with it, post some pics when you're done! lol

 

You could also dry-fit the plumbing and post some pics. That would help us find any potential issues in the design.

 

What if I do not put a shutoff on the drain into the sump. How do I know what height to set the baffles so I have enough overflow when the pump is off ?

 

That is something no one can tell u I would not use a ball valve but just make your out let's be right under the water line! That my 0.02cents


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hey guys,should i tee of my drain also?one to skimmer section and other to return pump?