Plumbing GFO to return pump

RiddleEagle18 · 06/08/2012, 10:55 AM

Im looking at options for plumbing a GFO reactor right off of my return plumbing.

Right now as you can see the return line splits and feeds the fuge. I want to take that line and plumb in the gfo so I dont have to run another pump. Ive seen pictures of this before but I cant seem to refine my search enough.

What PVC fittings are available to take the 1 inch PVC down to flex tube with a valve, that will fit on a two little fishes 150 reactor.

Pictures would be great. Thanks.

Donkeykong · 06/08/2012, 11:34 AM

go to marinedepot and look in the Plumbing Parts - Hose Barb Fittings section. The TLF uses 1/2" tubing I believe, there is male female and slip adapters that go from 1/2" PVC to 1/2" hose barb. At that point you would just need to get a PVC 1" to 1/2" adapter. If i were you I would get a gate valve on the 1/2" PVC, the small ball valve that are on the flexible lines are hard to make small adjustments and arent as sturdy.

RiddleEagle18 · 06/08/2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Donkeykong

go to marinedepot and look in the Plumbing Parts - Hose Barb Fittings section. The TLF uses 1/2" tubing I believe, there is male female and slip adapters that go from 1/2" PVC to 1/2" hose barb. At that point you would just need to get a PVC 1" to 1/2" adapter. If i were you I would get a gate valve on the 1/2" PVC, the small ball valve that are on the flexible lines are hard to make small adjustments and arent as sturdy.

thank you

scarface70706 · 06/08/2012, 02:50 PM

or go to your local home depot or lowes. if you look in the plumbing section you can get a 1" T with it reducing to a 1/2" adapter to threaded. then buy a push connect connecter for your reactor. its very simple just go there and put it all together in the store and your good to go. if you order online you will have to pay extra for shipping and then wait a week for the parts to get in. there no need for this. good look.

scarface70706 · 06/08/2012, 02:54 PM

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here an example of mine. all at your local lowes or home depot.

Donkeykong · 06/08/2012, 03:05 PM

Yes stuff can be found local, I was just pointing him to marinedepot so he could kinda see what I was talking about. And just incase he cant find it local he does have a place he can order from.

RiddleEagle18 · 06/08/2012, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys.

Thats what I was looking for scarface.

falconut · 06/08/2012, 10:01 PM

Yeah, should be an easy find in either lowes or HD. If you have a piece of hose for the TLF reactor, bring it to get the exact fit.

06/08/2012, 10:55 AM	#1
RiddleEagle18 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 689	Plumbing GFO to return pump Im looking at options for plumbing a GFO reactor right off of my return plumbing. Right now as you can see the return line splits and feeds the fuge. I want to take that line and plumb in the gfo so I dont have to run another pump. Ive seen pictures of this before but I cant seem to refine my search enough. What PVC fittings are available to take the 1 inch PVC down to flex tube with a valve, that will fit on a two little fishes 150 reactor. Pictures would be great. Thanks.

06/08/2012, 02:54 PM	#5
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	[IMG][/IMG] here an example of mine. all at your local lowes or home depot.

06/08/2012, 10:01 PM	#8
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Yeah, should be an easy find in either lowes or HD. If you have a piece of hose for the TLF reactor, bring it to get the exact fit. __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

06/08/2012, 11:34 AM	#2
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	go to marinedepot and look in the Plumbing Parts - Hose Barb Fittings section. The TLF uses 1/2" tubing I believe, there is male female and slip adapters that go from 1/2" PVC to 1/2" hose barb. At that point you would just need to get a PVC 1" to 1/2" adapter. If i were you I would get a gate valve on the 1/2" PVC, the small ball valve that are on the flexible lines are hard to make small adjustments and arent as sturdy.

06/08/2012, 02:50 PM	#4
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	or go to your local home depot or lowes. if you look in the plumbing section you can get a 1" T with it reducing to a 1/2" adapter to threaded. then buy a push connect connecter for your reactor. its very simple just go there and put it all together in the store and your good to go. if you order online you will have to pay extra for shipping and then wait a week for the parts to get in. there no need for this. good look.

06/08/2012, 03:05 PM	#6
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	Yes stuff can be found local, I was just pointing him to marinedepot so he could kinda see what I was talking about. And just incase he cant find it local he does have a place he can order from.

06/08/2012, 09:53 PM	#7
RiddleEagle18 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 689	Thanks guys. Thats what I was looking for scarface.