plumbing help

[bignose]

I'm in the process of plumbing my first tank. Here are a couple questions:
Should I have a ball valve on my return?
Where can I buy slip on check and ball valves from in Edmonton? I looked in Home Depot and all they had was threaded type valves and no check valves.
Should I use flexible hose from the pump to return line?

[The Codfather]

Question 1: By putting a valve on your return you can control the flow from your pump, do not put a valve on your suction side.
Question 2: You can get shut off valves and check valves at any of the hot tub stores in edmonton at the service counter.
Question 3: And yes i would not hard pipe in any pumps, if you use the flex it helps with the vibration and noise problems.
This is just my opinion, but it has always worked for me.

[bignose]

Thanks for the help. I was going to plumb the tank wrong!

[The Codfather]

Need a hand? Im a plumber by trade.

[bignose]

I could sure use some help with the plumbing. I'm almost done reinforcing my stand. After thats done then I can do the plumbing. When can you help me?

[The Codfather]

Send me a PM, Im sure it will not take long.

[bignose]

I've pretty much have it plumbed now. I another question:
I have a ball valve on each return line. Should I have a main ball valve before the two returns valves? or is it unecesarry?

I've decided against the check valve and decided to drill a hole in a elbow in a return line. all I need now is a flexible hose for the return pump.