C catgirl29 Member Market Messages 220 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2015 #1 When one has a return pump that comes just with a smooth (not threaded) little stand pipe thingy, how do you prefer to connect it to say, 1" tubing? Pics would be appreciated if you have them.
When one has a return pump that comes just with a smooth (not threaded) little stand pipe thingy, how do you prefer to connect it to say, 1" tubing? Pics would be appreciated if you have them.
F ff337 Member Market Messages 763 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2015 #2 No pics but you can use a piece of flexible hose from the pump to a barb/1" thread or smooth fitting to attach to a 1" pipe. Use a plastic hose clamp to connect the hose to the pump and to the barb. Glue the barb fitting to the pipe or use thread tape if you want to use threaded fittings.
No pics but you can use a piece of flexible hose from the pump to a barb/1" thread or smooth fitting to attach to a 1" pipe. Use a plastic hose clamp to connect the hose to the pump and to the barb. Glue the barb fitting to the pipe or use thread tape if you want to use threaded fittings.
F ff337 Member Market Messages 763 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2015 #3 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=64795&gclid=COuI6Miel8gCFdgTgQodQesKBQ">http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=64795&gclid=COuI6Miel8gCFdgTgQodQesKBQ</a> Something like that. Size appropriate of course. [IMG]http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-1435-007-3-4-PVC-Barbed-Insert-Female-Adapter-FIPT-x-Insert?gclid=CKOY74Gfl8gCFVQ9gQodaD4CGg">http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-1435-007-3-4-PVC-Barbed-Insert-Female-Adapter-FIPT-x-Insert?gclid=CKOY74Gfl8gCFVQ9gQodaD4CGg</a>. Threaded [IMG]http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-474-010-1-PVC-Schedule-40-Insert-x-Socket-Adapter">http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-474-010-1-PVC-Schedule-40-Insert-x-Socket-Adapter</a> Glued
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=64795&gclid=COuI6Miel8gCFdgTgQodQesKBQ">http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=64795&gclid=COuI6Miel8gCFdgTgQodQesKBQ</a> Something like that. Size appropriate of course. [IMG]http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-1435-007-3-4-PVC-Barbed-Insert-Female-Adapter-FIPT-x-Insert?gclid=CKOY74Gfl8gCFVQ9gQodaD4CGg">http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-1435-007-3-4-PVC-Barbed-Insert-Female-Adapter-FIPT-x-Insert?gclid=CKOY74Gfl8gCFVQ9gQodaD4CGg</a>. Threaded [IMG]http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-474-010-1-PVC-Schedule-40-Insert-x-Socket-Adapter">http://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-474-010-1-PVC-Schedule-40-Insert-x-Socket-Adapter</a> Glued
F ff337 Member Market Messages 763 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2015 #4 http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ratchet-clamp-for-tubing-1-6684828461f4e5bda1e2a33b5e0db6d3.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ratchet-clamp-for-tubing-1-6684828461f4e5bda1e2a33b5e0db6d3.html</a> You might can buy everything from brs.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ratchet-clamp-for-tubing-1-6684828461f4e5bda1e2a33b5e0db6d3.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ratchet-clamp-for-tubing-1-6684828461f4e5bda1e2a33b5e0db6d3.html</a> You might can buy everything from brs.
B black reef Member Market Messages 52 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2015 #5 Hi Don't forget to put a union in between for easy maintainance
C catgirl29 Member Market Messages 220 Reaction score 0 Sep 27, 2015 #6 Thanks everyone. Those clamps will work. Some pumps are threaded and it makes it easier.
