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Plumbing problems.

i suck i have to leaks. one easily fixable by applying more PVC cement. the other: bulkhead leaking. No teflon tape added. probably my problem. my other drain bulkhead no problems but my return leaks through the threaded portion. so i'll have to get teflon and try and see if that solves my problem. 5-6 times wrapped is what i've read is recommended.

question???

I have nozzle type ends on my bulkheads. looking at pictures it doesn't have it and i think it would cause a friction problem on the return causing less flow.

i had my drain wide open and only have a mag three and seemed wasn't enough flow for the return. though it's rated at 600gph and mag 3 currently installed for testing is 300 gph? that makes no sense why the mag three was pushing out more than what was flowing through the fuge. i might try to add a PH to push it over the baffles a little quicker.
 
evoIX said:
i suck i have to leaks. one easily fixable by applying more PVC cement. the other: bulkhead leaking. No teflon tape added. probably my problem. my other drain bulkhead no problems but my return leaks through the threaded portion. so i'll have to get teflon and try and see if that solves my problem. 5-6 times wrapped is what i've read is recommended.

question???

I have nozzle type ends on my bulkheads. looking at pictures it doesn't have it and i think it would cause a friction problem on the return causing less flow.

i had my drain wide open and only have a mag three and seemed wasn't enough flow for the return. though it's rated at 600gph and mag 3 currently installed for testing is 300 gph? that makes no sense why the mag three was pushing out more than what was flowing through the fuge. i might try to add a PH to push it over the baffles a little quicker.

??? not sure what you are asking
 
figured/fixed my refugium problem.

i have a nozzle type of fixture at the bottom of my bulkheads. pictures show it w/out. will need to take pictures. or just buy new bulkheads.

can some people show me pictures of their plumbing setup?
 
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