We considered doing that, however we felt it best to follow the manufacturers recommendation on return. We also wanted the return to supply both sides, the idea that the return helps to provide surface tension enabling the pickup to operate - if you have plumped the return to the open ports please let us know if it works as it would be an elegant solution
Could you have plumbed the return line into one of the unused fittings on the mat?
We considered doing that, however we felt it best to follow the manufacturers recommendation on return. We also wanted the return to supply both sides, the idea that the return helps to provide surface tension enabling the pickup to operate - if you have plumped the return to the open ports please let us know if it works as it would be an elegant solution
Here is the link to the video where we make up the PTFE hoses: ua-cam.com/video/2tSzl1dP_Uk/v-deo.html&lc=Ugxl0lyEhdLfDdN4gTN4AaABAg