rigid pvc is pretty easy to work with. I have plumbed numerous aquariums with it over the the years. The pipe itself can be cut with a serrated kitchen knife about as easily as with a hacksaw. Best bit of advice it that before you undertake the acutual project is practice gluing a few fittings onto pieces of pipe. The primer and glue can be a bit messy and most people use way to much the first time they try. You should get a good feel for it after just 2 or 3 practice runs and then you should be good to go. Also, measure instead of eyeball and make sure you allow for the pipe that will be inside the fitting! Better a bit too long than a bit too short as it is very easy to cut the excess off. (I learned that one the hard way!) After a cut get rid of the small pieces that stick to the pipe by running a file or your finger over the cut edge. They will come right off. Take some time and study the various fittings at your local Home Depot or Lowes and ask them for advice. They are usually pretty knowedgable! Good luck on your project and have fun with it!
As Duraleigh said, a union fitting on each side of your pump will make it easy to remove it for the winter. You might also want to put a valve after each union to close the pipes off when the pump is out so nothing crawls in there.
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