RichConley New member Jul 30, 2007 #21 Right. One thing to note is these pumps have a hose-barb type output, so you have to tube-to-pvc plumb them.
Right. One thing to note is these pumps have a hose-barb type output, so you have to tube-to-pvc plumb them.
flyyyguy King of the white corals Premium Member Jul 30, 2007 #22 That sucks. I hate hose barbs. easy enough to deal with though. thanks for the input. ordering them now
That sucks. I hate hose barbs. easy enough to deal with though. thanks for the input. ordering them now
aninjaatemyshoe New member Jul 30, 2007 #23 Why not just use tubing the whole way through? That is how I have my returns setup (Iwaki 2MD 20RLT with 3/4" Tygon tubing).
Why not just use tubing the whole way through? That is how I have my returns setup (Iwaki 2MD 20RLT with 3/4" Tygon tubing).
flyyyguy King of the white corals Premium Member Jul 30, 2007 #24 Because tygon sucks. ; ) but seriously......i much prefer flexible pvc everywhere My systems are already plumbed and i wont be changing anything as far as the configuration, i will just be swapping pumps
Because tygon sucks. ; ) but seriously......i much prefer flexible pvc everywhere My systems are already plumbed and i wont be changing anything as far as the configuration, i will just be swapping pumps