Sump piping

[Aquattro]

You can drill the side and use a 90 as the overflow, but I would suggest at least a small box. Is it drilled already? I can give you lots of PVC, so use your money on a box

[Borderjumper]

I'm actually plumbing my new tank tonight Im using 1" for the overflows, which IMO is good enough as there are two, and 5/8 for the return. I find there's a huge difference in the flow between 1/2" and 5/8.. So I go 5/8".

I don't use overflows. I have elbows with strainers.. It's always worked for me.

[The Grizz]

Do a small center internal overflow box just big enough for 1 -1 1/2" bulkhead for the main drain, choaked back with a gate valve and 1 - 1" bulkhead for an emergency drain, as so known as a Herbie.

That is my suggestion for what it worth.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Do a small center internal overflow box just big enough for 1 -1 1/2" bulkhead for the main drain, choaked back with a gate valve and 1 - 1" bulkhead for an emergency drain, as so known as a Herbie.

That is my suggestion for what it worth.

Pretty good plan, not too much real estate taken up. You should come over and see mine, and get some PVC (pleeeeese )

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Pretty good plan, not too much real estate taken up. You should come over and see mine, and get some PVC (pleeeeese )

Put it all in a box and send it to me collect

[The Grizz]

OR do a small corner box with a Durso, then there is no need for a gat valve. Bring your return up through the other corner with a check valve and some loc- line at the bottom of the tank.