Multi Tank + UV return sanity check

[intarsiabox]

I agree that a manifold would serve you better but I'm also not sure why you have a bunch of couplings coming off your return pump. I would run the 2" line off your pump into a 2" union and then go from there. Unions will make life much easier if you later need to take sections off for maintenance or make changes. I would go with your 2" line from the return pump, union, line to a manifold with however many branch off's you want, a valve at each branch, followed by a union and then lines to wherever they need to go from there. This way every line can be individually controlled and removed without having to shut the pump down.

[subnet88]

Where would I find a 2" Manifold?

[intarsiabox]

You would just make one using T's and short pieces of pipe as connectors. Your hot water tank in your house probably has a manifold for both hot and cold water lines to give you an idea about what it looks like.

[The Grizz]

For sure a manifold coming right off your pump, put a gate valve on each of the lines coming out of the manifold so you can control every bit of flow as some I assume you will want a little different. Keep it simple and as short as possible for max flow and pump life.

If you like I can draw up a plan with all the fitting sizings in the next couple days, LMK.

What pump are you planning on using?

[subnet88]

Thank you . That would be wonderful.

I have a HY-Drive Waterfall Pump - 6000

My one tank has 10 ft head the other 4 + a 15ft horizontal run

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by subnet88

Thank you . That would be wonderful.

I have a HY-Drive Waterfall Pump - 6000

My one tank has 10 ft head the other 4 + a 15ft horizontal run

I will draft something up for you tomorrow that you can work from that might help.

[The Grizz]

Ok this is how I would do it, not saying its right but this is my way. Not sure why you need 2 - 3/4" feeds to the UV but if you only need one feed forget the tee and switch the bushing to a coupler and a straight barb like the other 2 lines. For expansion, leave the cap at the top high enough so you can cut it off and add in another tee.

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Ok this is how I would do it, not saying its right but this is my way. Not sure why you need 2 - 3/4" feeds to the UV but if you only need one feed forget the tee and switch the bushing to a coupler and a straight barb like the other 2 lines. For expansion, leave the cap at the top high enough so you can cut it off and add in another tee.

This bear can plumb... +1.

[WarDog]

Here is a manifold system, albeit a gas manifold, but the theory is the same. Flow is from right to left. The manifold starts after the regulator (or pump in your case). This would be considered a 1" manifold. The first tee is 1" x 3/4" and goes to the furnace. The second tee is 1" x 3/4" again and goes to the range. 3rd tee is 1" x 3/4" x 1/2" with the 1/2" going to the water heater. The end of the manifold on the left carries on in 3/4" to the BBQ and fire pit on the deck. Just out of frame on the left is a 3/4" union and as you can see there is a 1" union just before the reg. The theory is the same for plumbing just utilizing different materials.