On Sun, 12 May 2013 17:05:29 +0000 (UTC), Danny D
wrote:

I'm a big believer in doing things the right way, or, at least knowing
what the right way is (so that the next time you do it the right way).

So I ask what seems like a very basic question:
Q: Does it matter which direction I put these 2" PVC unions on?
http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12915207.jpg

They look fine to me. Dry fit the pipes back to the pumps...

Clean that PVC insert of glue (bottom right) before you glue it in.