Masseyjack, your right...the brass check valves do not seal as well as the inline plastic "ball bearing" check valves. Dennis H needs to blue print his conversion. He has it right.
ps: Dennis H. Got the pvc all glued up to the bender mechanism. Gonna try it out on water this weekend. Wish it were clear pvc but too expensive$. Will post pics once satisfied.
Bob- 4 x 12 Small Bros. Lightning w/raised flues-open pans
20 x 40 sugarhouse, all tubing-main line to sugarhouse
1400+- for 2011 & 100% vacuum
Polaris 500 HO w/Tatou 4s Tracks
1 Chocolate Lab from TEXAS