New Tank Arrived. Need Some Plumbing Advice...
 

I'm trying to do my plumbing (first time) by dry fitting all the parts but I've run into a little snag. The Flex Hose I bought from Western Pump are a little too stiff. The distance from the overflow to the sump isn't very far so the flex hose isn't bending the way I want it to. I have a few questions...
1. Do you know where I can get 'more flexible' hose in Calgary?
2. I might decide to go with PVC pipes instead of flex hose. For those who have done that, how do you design it so that it can be dismantled later if you ever need to move your tank and/or sump?

I've attached some pictures of what my setup looks like. Any help you can provide would be great! Pictures are good too. Thanks.

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You can heat up the flex with a heat gun to increase flexibility. The pipe will set in the form you've bent it to after it cools.

As far as modular assembly, that is a GOOD idea and easily accomplished with unions/true union ball valves.

Also, your pictures are not showing up :(

I logged into a different computer and I can see my pics in the first and third post. Sorry for all the pictures. I can't seem to delete this 3rd post. Let me know if you're still having troubles viewing the pictures.
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Nice looking setup...where did you get your tank.

I'd hard plumb all of the drain lines and only use FLEX on the return.

Umm, who designed your sump?

If you do decide to use PVC, the answer to your dismantle question is...valves and unions.

I can't see your pictures either! :(

Pictures are loading for me!

I bought this setup from Golds. They designed the sump for me as well.

I read somewhere, maybe on this forum, that using elbows in your overflow will decrease the slurping sound. Has anyone ever tried that?

Nice tank! Looks deep, what are the dimensions? Hopefully you have long arms!!! :biggrin: