How to connect 1/2 tubing to Rio 1100

shramj · 05/24/2007, 09:41 PM

I got my JBJ Mini Artica Chiller and I also bought the JBJ Chiller tube kit and a Rio 1100 pump. I got everything hooked up but I am nervous about how the 1/2 inch tube is connected to the Rio 1100 outlet. The tube is smaller then the outlet on the pump. There isn't any attachments that came with the pump that allow me to connect this nicely. I can't get a clamp for it since the tubing is a little smaller then the outlet. I was able to stick the tubing in the outlet of the pump but I am concerned that is not the right way and it will pop out. Here is a picture so you can see how the hose is connected to the pump. I ran up to the Home Depot but didn't find any adapter or part that would make this a more secure connection. Is there an adapter or something out there to make this a tighter connection? There is nothing in the directions on this and on the Rio website, the support section isn't opening. Thanks, Joe

Icefire · 05/25/2007, 02:22 AM

Get a bigger vinyl tube at Home Depot?

Avi · 05/25/2007, 06:29 AM

That's what you'd need to do. Here's my setup on mine...

You can get the metal clamps you see there at Home Depot or any auto supply shop.

sertac · 05/25/2007, 07:54 AM

Do not use metal clips inside the water. Just to inform you. The rust will come out from the metals to your aquarium. I always head the tip of the tube and put it in the place than it settles very well. You can use plastic slip clips to fix it then.

shramj · 05/25/2007, 08:39 AM

Thanks, I will try to locate some plastic slip clips. Too bad they just don't make a piece that comes with the pump that would connect this nicely, the pump comes with basically ever other piece.

Avi · 05/25/2007, 10:21 AM

shramj...didn't your chiller come with the kinds of caps with the slip fittings that I have the nylon tubing mounted onto?

ccoral · 05/25/2007, 10:36 AM

The pump comes with a 3/4" threaded pipe adapter. Your LFS can get you a 3/4" female to 1/2" barb fitting. Or you can take a piece of 3/4" tubing and insert the 1/2" tubing into the 3/4" and PVC glue.
FYI metal hose clamps will be OK as they will not get wet. If wet much bigger problem

shramj · 05/25/2007, 11:21 AM

Thanks ccoral, that is the info I was looking for! My chiller didn't come with any fittings.

05/24/2007, 09:41 PM	#1
shramj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	How to connect 1/2 tubing to Rio 1100 I got my JBJ Mini Artica Chiller and I also bought the JBJ Chiller tube kit and a Rio 1100 pump. I got everything hooked up but I am nervous about how the 1/2 inch tube is connected to the Rio 1100 outlet. The tube is smaller then the outlet on the pump. There isn't any attachments that came with the pump that allow me to connect this nicely. I can't get a clamp for it since the tubing is a little smaller then the outlet. I was able to stick the tubing in the outlet of the pump but I am concerned that is not the right way and it will pop out. Here is a picture so you can see how the hose is connected to the pump. I ran up to the Home Depot but didn't find any adapter or part that would make this a more secure connection. Is there an adapter or something out there to make this a tighter connection? There is nothing in the directions on this and on the Rio website, the support section isn't opening. Thanks, Joe

05/25/2007, 02:22 AM	#2
Icefire Seasoned reefer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,653	Get a bigger vinyl tube at Home Depot? __________________ Temp 80F, PH 8.5-8.0, Alk 6.8-7.2, Ca 430, Mg 1700, NO3 0-0.25, PO4 0.04, 34.4 PPT Lights @ 100% all others, 35% White Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 120lbs live rocks, Hydra52 2x120W, 2 MP40+ 1 MP10 @ 70%, Phosban 550 GFO+Carbon, 200W Heater, SWC Skimmer, Kalk ATO, 150 gpd RODI

05/25/2007, 06:29 AM	#3
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	That's what you'd need to do. Here's my setup on mine... You can get the metal clamps you see there at Home Depot or any auto supply shop. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

05/25/2007, 10:21 AM	#6
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	shramj...didn't your chiller come with the kinds of caps with the slip fittings that I have the nylon tubing mounted onto? __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

05/25/2007, 07:54 AM	#4
sertac Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cyprus Posts: 44	Do not use metal clips inside the water. Just to inform you. The rust will come out from the metals to your aquarium. I always head the tip of the tube and put it in the place than it settles very well. You can use plastic slip clips to fix it then.

05/25/2007, 08:39 AM	#5
shramj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Thanks, I will try to locate some plastic slip clips. Too bad they just don't make a piece that comes with the pump that would connect this nicely, the pump comes with basically ever other piece.

05/25/2007, 10:36 AM	#7
ccoral Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 468	The pump comes with a 3/4" threaded pipe adapter. Your LFS can get you a 3/4" female to 1/2" barb fitting. Or you can take a piece of 3/4" tubing and insert the 1/2" tubing into the 3/4" and PVC glue. FYI metal hose clamps will be OK as they will not get wet. If wet much bigger problem

05/25/2007, 11:21 AM	#8
shramj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Thanks ccoral, that is the info I was looking for! My chiller didn't come with any fittings.