Learned something about valves today

[ZachAttack]

Well, this is definitely good information to have as I am planning on doing some plumbing for myself in the very near future, thanks guys

So just to recap, if I have the valve between my pump and the return line going up to my tank, I want the arrow pointing towards my pump, or towards the return line leading back up to my dt??

[michika]

This deserves to be a sticky! Hugely important detail that I'm sure many people should know about.

[mark]

Originally Posted by ZachAttack

So just to recap, if I have the valve between my pump and the return line going up to my tank, I want the arrow pointing towards my pump,

Yes.

From the picture, the pump would be connected on the left side. That way when you remove the pump (by undoing the coupling not show) the ball stays in-place.

[ZachAttack]

oook, thanks. I'll keep that in mind when I start my plumbing in a week or so

[lastlight]

Really glad I saw this. The last ones I had did not come apart I don't think but that could be disastrous!