return line over the top of the tank plumbing

[fltekdiver]

I'm trying to figure out how to plumb the return line over the top of the tank as I'm running Herbie style plumbing.

I bought black 3/4" vinyl tubing for the return line, and line loc and threaded adapter for the line loc. I just need to buy a barb that will glue onto the vinyl tubing to connect it to the 3/4 PVC hard pipe.

Where I set the return nozzle in the tank, does that mean when power shuts down, the water will drain down to the return nozzle until the siphon breaks?

Should I add a U shape to the pc going over the tank?

See the pics of what I'm using

 

[callsign4223]

When I ran mine over the top I used rigid PVC. I used metal strapping on the under side of the stand to support it.

 

[fltekdiver]

I could use rigid all the way up. But I bought 6' of vinyl tubing to take away any vibration of the pump.

 

[Daddi0]

Keep the return as high up as you can or it will syphon back when the return stops pumping. I run a u on my to hook on tank edge. Really need to make sure the return can't pop off the tank and drain you sump on the floor.
Cheers! Mark

 

[fltekdiver]

Do you have pics?
So just make a U with PVC
I'll probably zip tie it to the center brace or secure it some way

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

https://www.grainger.com/product/1R...!!g!!&ef_id=Vp52BgAABJdlULTO:20180723190228:s
These will hold the pipe secure & can be screwed into the stand. I use them on my returns.

 

[callsign4223]

If you are really worried about vibration then run a short (1 foot) section of vinyl between the pump and ridgid return.

 

[fltekdiver]

Thanks for the link, I'll order some

callsign I'm going to do exactly that. I bought 6' but will probably just use a 1' coming off the return pump, and out of the sump behind the tank