So I'm designing my new tank plumbing.
The tank is drilled for two holes (1 drain and 1 return).
When do you use ball valves vs gate valves, or is it simply personal preference?
I'm planning on running a turf scrubber and reactor, should I tie these into main return pump, or have a second dedicated for the reactor and scrubber?
Next, flexible PVC, if I go that route when they say 1/2" Flex PVC, is that the inside diameter? So 1/2" Flex PVC will attach to 1/2" PVC fittings?
Also, I saw an odd setup, off of the return line, an extra valve with overflow back into the tank. What's the idea here? (see pic):
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Finally, threaded or slip? I like the idea of threaded, in case I ever want disassemble, but are you better off with glued to avoid leaks?
The tank is drilled for two holes (1 drain and 1 return).
When do you use ball valves vs gate valves, or is it simply personal preference?
I'm planning on running a turf scrubber and reactor, should I tie these into main return pump, or have a second dedicated for the reactor and scrubber?
Next, flexible PVC, if I go that route when they say 1/2" Flex PVC, is that the inside diameter? So 1/2" Flex PVC will attach to 1/2" PVC fittings?
Also, I saw an odd setup, off of the return line, an extra valve with overflow back into the tank. What's the idea here? (see pic):
View attachment 11499
Finally, threaded or slip? I like the idea of threaded, in case I ever want disassemble, but are you better off with glued to avoid leaks?