Gayflower: Spring 2025 Plan

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0. General conditions

1. Install plywood on rear wall to support the plumbing stack for the pump outlet.
2. Get a big tool box and parts box to organize all our plumbing tools and parts

1. IBC Tote Replacement

Replace all seven totes with new ones and completely replace all plumbing connecting them.

Design considerations

• Use flexible hoses instead of PVC with glue, for easy replacement, more flexibity, and less likely to break
• Pump requires 1" diameter inflow. To accomplish this the nearest IBC tote will be connected with 1" PEX-B. All the other totes can be connect to each other with 3/4" hose just to allow them to balance with each other.
• Shutoff valves everywhere for safety and quick repairs

New plumbing configuration

A	IBC tote
B	2" Camlock valve, preinstalled on tote
C	2" Camlock to 3/4" Male Garden Hose adapter
D	2' long 3/4" Female to Female Garden Hose Extender (get some 1' as well to minimize slop)
E	3/4" Garden Hose splitter with valves (F - M - M)
F	5' long 3/4" Garden Hose (M - F)
G	3/4" Garden Hose three way splitter with valves (F - M - M - M)
H	50' 3/4" Garden Hose (M - F)
I	Hole in floor
J	2" Female Camlock to 2" Male NPT Adapter, Stainless Steel (example)
K	2" Female NPT to 1" Female NPT
L	1" Male NPT to 1" Sharkbite
M	1" PEX-B
N	1" - 1" - 3/4" Reducing Tee (Sharkbite)
O	1" Sharkbite Elbows
P	1" Sharkbite to 1" Male NPT
Q	Pump, with 1" Female NPT inlet
R	3/4" PEX-B
S	3/4" Sharkbite to 3/4" Male NPT
T	3/4" Female NPT to 3/4" Male Garden Hose
U	3/4" Garden Hose Shutoff Valve (M-F)
V	3/4" Garden Hose Male to Male Coupler

The pump requires 1" diameter input, so it draws from the nearest tote using 1" PEX-B (put together with sharkbite fittings). That tote, and the other six, are all interconnected using 3/4" hoses, which allow the water to seek a level between them.

2. Evaporative Cooler Supply Rerouting

The water supply line for the evaporative cooler should be rerouted so it does not interfere with that IBC tote. Also, it might be responsible for the leak at the top of the pump.

3. Rework plumbing above the pump

The main goal here is to make something that allows for quickly swapping out a failed pump, and eliminate the PVC+glue that is prone to leaks.

A	Existing DRUMMOND 1 HP Stainless Steel Shallow Well Pump and Tank with Pressure Control Switch - 950 GPH
B	1" Female NPT output
C	1" Male NPT to 1" Sharkbite U140LF
D	1" PEX-B Pipe
E	Sharkbite 1" Check Valve (U2020-0000LF) Provide Sharkbite disconnect tongs (U715) for winterizing.
F	1" Sharkbite Elbow
G	1" Sharkbite PVC Fittings Also provide different connections because I don't know what is over there
H	Existing water line, splitting to cold water and hot water
I	1" - 1" - 3/4" Reducing Tee (Sharkbite)
J	3/4" PEX-B Pipe
K	Brass Push Drop-Ear Elbow (3/4" Sharkbite to 3/4" FNPT) (U340LF) Can be screwed onto plywood so that FNPT is facing out
L	3/4" Male NPT to 3/4" Male Garden Hose (amazon)
M	3/4 in. Evaporative Cooler FGH x MGH Sill Cock
N	1/4 in. x 1/8 in. Evaporative Cooler Angle Needle Valve
O	1/4 in. Evaporative Cooler Copper Tube leading to swamp cooler
P	This section to be mounted on plywood  Use some 1" and 3/4" pipe hangers like this to make it strong

4. Urinal leak repair

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Not sure what size PVC this is. It is most likely 1 1/2" or 2".

• this might be the world's simplest fix, just glue it back
• but without knowing what it's connected to underneath, it might be a situation where whenever the black water tanks shift around, they move the pipes

To repair this, we would need:

• Short length of PVC pipe (1 1/2") (2")
• PVC couplings (1 1/2") (2")
• Fernco flexible couplings (this or this)
• PVC male - slip adapter
• Purple primer
• Fine tooth saw or PVC pipe cutter
• PVC cement

Everything here is going to be available from Home Depot.

Consolidated Shopping List

This list has been added to the manifest on the Reno Warehouse (2025) page.

Qty	Item	Vendor	Notes
4	1" Male NPT to 1" Sharkbite	Sharkbite U140LF
10'	1" PEX-B Pipe - White	Home Depot
5'	3/4" PEX-B Pipe - White	Home Depot
2	Sharkbite 1" Check Valve	Sharkbite U2020-0000LF
1	Sharkbite Disconnect Tongs 1"	Sharkbite U715
1	Sharkbite Disconnect Tongs 3/4"	Sharkbite U713
7	Sharkbite 1" Elbow	Sharkbite U260LF
3	Sharkbite 1" Coupling	Sharkbite U020LF
1	Sharkbite PVC Transition (1")	Sharkbite UIP4020
1	Sharkbite PVC Transition (3/4")	Sharkbite UIP4016
1	Sharkbite 1" to 3/4" Reducing Coupling	Sharkbite U060LF
3	Sharkbite 1" - 1" - 3/4" Reducing Tee	Sharkbite U416LF
1	Sharkbite Brass Push Drop Ear Elbow  (3/4" Sharkbite to 3/4" FNPT)	Sharkbite U340LF
1	3/4" Male NPT to 3/4" Male Garden Hose	Amazon	comes as a two pack to provide spare
12	1" Pipe Hangers	Home Depot	12 total needed. Check quantity per pack, don't order 12 packs!
10	3/4" Pipe Hangers	Home Depot	10 total needed. Check quantity per pack, don't order 10 packs!
1	1/4 in. x 1/8 in. Evaporative Cooler Angle Needle Valve	Home Depot (link)
50 feet	1/4 in. Evaporative Cooler Copper Tube	Home Depot (link)
1	3/4 in. Evaporative Cooler FGH x MGH Sill Cock	Home Depot (link)
1	1/4 in. x 1/8 in. Evaporative Cooler CC and MPT Male Union	Home Depot (link)	spare part
1	1/4 in. Compression Brass Nut Fitting	Home Depot (link)	spare part
1	Mini Copper Tubing Cutter	Home Depot (link)	tool
20	Copper tube straps	Home Depot (link)	need 20 total, not 20 packs
7	Rebottled or new IBC totes 330 gallon 2" Camlock Valve	The Cary Company EST104097	To ship to Empire
7	2" Camlock to 3/4" Male Garden Hose	The Cary Company or Amazon
2	3/4" Female - Female Garden Hose 5' Length	Amazon
3	3/4" Female - Female Garden Hose 2' Length	Amazon
3	3/4" Female - Female Garden Hose  1' Length	Amazon
2	3/4" Male - Female Garden Hose 6' Length	Amazon
1	3/4" Garden Hose Y-Splitter With Valves	Amazon
2	3/4" Garden Hose Three way splitter With Valves	Amazon
2	3/4" Garden Hose, 50'	Amazon
2	2" Camlock to 2" Male NPT Adapter	The Cary Company or Amazon (two included)
2	2" Female NPT to 1" Female NPT Reducer	Amazon
10'	1" PEX-B - White	Home Depot
2'	3/4" PEX-B - White	Home Depot
2	3/4" Sharkbite to 3/4" Male NPT	Sharkbite U134LF
2	3/4" Female NPT to 3/4" Male Garden Hose	Amazon
2	Garden hose shutoff valve 3/4" male to 3/4" female	Amazon
1 set	Garden Hose Couplers (M-M and F-F)	Amazon
1	3/4" Plywood 24" x 48" panels	Home Depot in Reno	They sell precut 24x48 pieces (or buy 4'x8' pieces and cut in four)   Consider buying an extra 14 to replace crappy shelves in Empire Fort
20	Wood-to-metal self-driving screws #10 diameter 1 1/2"	Home Depot in Reno (link)	We might have them in the tool fort
1	Teflon Tape	Home Depot
1	Tru-Blu Pipe Thread Sealant with PTFE	Home Depot
1	PEX-B cutter		I might already have this in the LED Lab
1	2" Ratcheting PVC cutter	Home Depot
1	Assortment of wood screws	Amazon
1	Storage packout on wheels for all plumbing parts and tools	Home Depot Milwaukee Packout	probably best to buy this at Home Depot in person