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[mbh427]

I have no other option with the flex hose. There is absolutely no space and no way I can make the bigger, thicker hose to bend enough to fit.

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Use PVC

 

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What's the size of the discharge on the pump? Not what you have, what the box says.

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Will your pump fit if you take the strainer off of the suction?

 

[mbh427]

Yes, it'll fit if I take the strainer off. Didn't know if that was required or not. Also, is the check valve necessary then, since I have two ball valves on either side of the tee? If I take the check valve out, that'll free up some space.

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Imo, checks are not reliable, as they will stick open after time and will be useless in the event of a power outage.

 

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I use a strainer. If your current strainer won't fit, try this one
Low Profile Bulkhead Overflow Strainers - Bulk Reef Supply

 

[mbh427]

Awesome. Thanks man!

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What is the model on your pump?

 

[mbh427]

I think it's a Jebao DCS 9000

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The discharge is 1-1/4". You will need a BSP fitting NOT an NPT. I would run the inch and a quarter up to the tee and then reduce it to maximize flow. It doesn't matter how big the pump is, it will only flow a maximum of the smallest in line pipe.

 

[mbh427]

It's hard to find the BSP fittings from what I understand, right? So you're saying if I get that adapter, then I can run pvc from it to the tee?

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[mbh427]

Also, what size low profile strainer would I need to get for it to fit? Do I need a BSP fitting for that too?

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[mbh427]

Is this what I need? I have to change the tee to a standard 1 inch slip type, hence the repair fittings. I also need to try to find a 1.25 slip to 1 inch slip reducer for the BSP adapter.

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You should be able to put the 1.25 BSPxslip fitting on the pump, up to a 3 way 1.25 tee, then use (2)1.25x1 slip bushings to connect it to your 1" lines.

 

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I know, I know, I draw like a 3rd grader

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I know, I know, I draw like a 3rd grader

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I forgot to add a few valves and unions. If you ever have to work on your pump or lines, you'll thank me later

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You could also come off of your 1.25" line with a 1.25x.5" tee then a 1/2" valve so if you ever wanted to run a reactor, you could.

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[mbh427]

I really appreciate the drawings as I'm a visual person lol. So since I already have unions on the return lines, and ball valves, I'd just need the union in between the pump and the tee, right?

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