Received all of my plumbing earlier this week and started piecing it together tonight. I’ll be hard plumbing the returns and a combination of rigid and flex PVC for the three drains. Hoping to finish up by the end of the weekend.
Before I could begin plumbing, I had to add a floor to the inside of the stand. Whether this is necessary or not, I don’t know. I don’t trust the stand’s three cross members with a flimsy foam pad to evenly distribute the load of a sump long term. Ever skeptical, I cut some 3/4 ply and primed with a couple coats of Killz. I screwed it to the cross members and laid the foam pad over top. Additionally, I’ll seal the edges of the foam to prevent water intrusion under the stand. Warning to anyone with wood or carpet considering this stand - you will need to take extra precautions to protect your floors.
Floor installed:
Foam added over top:
