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[trockafella]

I want to split my return pump into 2 lines, what is the besy way to go about this..?

[amay121]

manifold?

[Origami]

I want to split my return pump into 2 lines, what is the besy way to go about this..?

 

To two separate tanks or to the same tank? If separate, I'd just go with a manifold - a tee and a couple of ball valves. If to the same tank, I'd consider either a manifold or something like a WAV (Wave Action Valve) like what Bruce (bbyatv) makes.

[trockafella]

It will be for the same tank.. Im not sure exactly what you mean by manifold.. If I go to lowes and tell them that will they know..?

[Stu]

If you're looking for a simple split, I think a WAV would be best. If you don't want to spend the $ for that, a wye is quite simple and it's easier on flow than a tee:

 

http://www.flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?prod...VC-Wyes_TrueWye

[trockafella]

Its a RR tank, does that change anything..? Do I still use the return in the overflow as well if I used a tee or wye..?

[Amuze]

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. I think we should start with the question of why do you need to split it?

[ebman74]

I beleive you are talking about running two hoses, not pvc from your return pump to the two overflow returns? If so a Y adapter can be had for that too, it's nearthe tubing at HD or Lowes. Here is a video of LA fish guy hooking up what I beleive you are talking about, except his is coming from a chiller.

 

 

http://www.lafishguys.com/51-%20SetUpReefTank-02.htm

 

 

Its a RR tank, does that change anything..? Do I still use the return in the overflow as well if I used a tee or wye..?

[trockafella]

I beleive you are talking about running two hoses, not pvc from your return pump to the two overflow returns? If so a Y adapter can be had for that too, it's nearthe tubing at HD or Lowes. Here is a video of LA fish guy hooking up what I beleive you are talking about, except his is coming from a chiller.

 

 

http://www.lafishguys.com/51-%20SetUpReefTank-02.htm

 

That is exactly what I am looking to do.. I use a larger return from my sump and would like to split it to get some flow in the far corner without using another powerhead.. So where can I find that kind of "Y"..?

[Origami]

Yes, a wye would be a better choice than a tee for flow. Seriously, though, consider a WAV. It will alternate flow from one return to the other, setting up an alternating flow in your tank. The last I checked, Bruce had quite a deal on them.

[ebman74]

You can get them at HD or Lowes or....

 

 

http://www.marinedepot.com/Insert_Y_Fittin...-FT7943-vi.html