Plumbing support

[Bruce51]

So I'm planning my build, will be a 40b dt with a 40b sump. Going to use a mix of hard plumbing and pvc hose. So how do I support the weight? Cant imagine having the weight of plumbing and water hanging on the back of the tank would be ok. Pics of how you do it would be great. Thank you

 

[rustyjames]

What type of overflow will said plumbing be plumbed to? There are plenty of brackets hose hangers at the big box stores.

 

[CStrickland]

People support the pipes on their tanks using normal supports for plumbing. So like straps and hangers for connecting to supports above the pipe and C clamps to attach to supports that are next to it. I like to use more flexible supports for the pipes that run from the pump, I think it's a little quieter than attaching right to wood with a clamp because the vibrations from the pump aren't transferred to the stand. I also try to avoid metal over the sump so that if a drip runs down the pipe it won't hit the metal and drip from there into the water.

 

[reeferheadlouie]

I've use 2 hole pvc sch80 straps in the past when I've hard plumbed. Now I love using flexible pvc pipe which glues in to pvc fittings the same way as hard pvc. The flexible helps with keeping vibration under control.