Winter project has started

[jason@wakemakers.com]

The manifold looks good, you may have some issues with supplying enough water to the pump that is furthest from the supply, but the size of your PVC will probably account for that.

[chpthril]

Looks very good. You have given me a good idea of starting point and layout. I will be so intersted in the progress.

chptril what kind and where should the check valves be placed in a system like this? What are the "duckbill"type?

Also has anyone used a coupler after the valve and before the manifold ? This seems like a good idea in case one has to remove the manifolf or valve and thru hull for some reason for servise or replacement. This would help eleminate having to cut things up. Just a thought. ???

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[adamsjstt]

Got the pumps today.Here is a picture of the 1200 with 1" NPT inlet.

[adamsjstt]

Did a quick fit test and i think this is going to work nicely.
First one is with the floor removed and the second one is with the floor down

[IDBoating]

Got the pumps today.Here is a picture of the 1200 with 1" NPT inlet.

Hmmm... that's a nice low profile pump. It doesn't have that stupid "extra port" on its inlet that so many pumps have these days, which adds lots of unnecessary height.

[XXV at last]

Chpthril. I'm also interested in the check valve and "duck bill" set up. I was thinking the impeller setup would be better, but this sounds/looks like the best setup.

[Wakeman22]

Thats a nice fit and placement. What size pvc is that?

[adamsjstt]

Thats a nice fit and placement. What size pvc is that?

The thru hull and ball valve are 1.25. The first pvc 90 is 1.25 then I adapted up to 1.5 for the rest of the manifold.

[chpthril]

Chpthril. I'm also interested in the check valve and "duck bill" set up. I was thinking the impeller setup would be better, but this sounds/looks like the best setup.

After using/testing about every type of check-valve out there, Ive settled on this type now for almost two years and have not had one issue with them.

In regards to which type is best. I sell and install many of both types. They both have their pros and cons. Some ballast configurations will be better suited for one type of pump and intake system, and some are suited for the other pump type and a different configuration. I approach each install with a clean slate and build from their. MLA does not have a one-size-fits-all off the shelf "kit". Start your own thread if you want or feel free to contact me through the forum's PM system or by email, im happy to help.

Michael
info(AT)mikesliquidaudio(DOT)com

[Wakeman22]

Mike is a real help and great to work with. Can vouch to that.

[adamsjstt]

Got the holes cut out for the switches today. That made me more nervous than drilling a hole in the bottom but all went good.

[adamsjstt]

Switched out the switch covers for ones that matched the factory switches. Notice the lettering is in the square lens on the factory switches. Finished up all the wiring and the plumbing for the fill pumps and the starboard side rear vent, and drain lines . I have the c/v in the vent and fill lines as high as they can go so that no standing water will be left in the lines.

[skippabcool]

I like the way that you did the line in the locker. It makes it look clean.

Glad that Tige found the "last" set of black covers for you. They look better IMO.

[NICKYPOO]

Nice. Looks great.

[rmason256]

Clean looking install!!!! Nice work.

Mason