Red Dragon 80W pump fittings

Texas Paul · 05/14/2014, 04:48 PM

I have searched this site and the internet and am having trouble finding a European/USA PVC adapter for a Red Dragon 80 W pump. Does anyone know how to find an adapter? I am hard plumbing the pump and these European end fittings on the pump are killing me!

Thanks!

Texas Paul · 05/14/2014, 05:30 PM

Never Mind - for those who need to know.

Machine down the OD of a 1" PVC pipe for the 32 mm pvc glue slip union, and machine down the OD of a 1-1/2" PVC Coupling for the 50 mm pvc glue slip union.

Be careful to machine these OD's slowly and uniformly. Mine fit perfect and when glued will never leak.

Here are some pics.

Top of 50 MM slip union with 1-1/2" coupling inside

Bottom view of 50 MM slip union with 1-1/2" coupling inside

1" PVC pipe inside 32 MM slip union

landy · 05/14/2014, 08:50 PM

good call on the fittings, flexpvc.com has some adapter fittings, but doesn't look like you will be needing them.

did you get the model with the 0-10 v control input?

I'm thinking about switching my dart closed loop pump out for the Red dragon 80w. would be nice to be able to ramp the pump down with an apex.

landy

Klaus Jansen · 05/15/2014, 02:52 AM

Hi Texas Paul,

where do you buy the RD3 80 Watt Speedy ? Usually the US-Inlays are standart in 110/60 Volt Pumps where going to USA..

best regards ... Klaus

Texas Paul · 05/15/2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Klaus Jansen D

Hi Texas Paul,

where do you buy the RD3 80 Watt Speedy ? Usually the US-Inlays are standart in 110/60 Volt Pumps where going to USA..

best regards ... Klaus

I bought it online from Aquarium Specialty. It's US ready, just needed to get the metric unions back to our USA PVC fittings. Took about a month to receive, the pump had to come from Germany.

Texas Paul · 05/15/2014, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by landy

did you get the model with the 0-10 v control input?

landy

Yes. Don't have it up and running yet, should hopefully get it plumbed in this week. The pump looks solid, and the materials it is made of are very solid. It's replacing an Iwaki MD100. I love that pump, but its too dang loud. Wifey was complaining........gotta make her happy

Jeremy B. · 05/15/2014, 08:12 AM

All of the fittings on the RD 3 pumps that are sold in the US come with standard with a 2" inlet and 1 1/4" outlet, so there's no need to convert from metric over to standard on the unions. Great pump though, you'll love it!

landy · 05/15/2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

All of the fittings on the RD 3 pumps that are sold in the US come with standard with a 2" inlet and 1 1/4" outlet, so there's no need to convert from metric over to standard on the unions. Great pump though, you'll love it!

Jeremy,

do you have these pumps in stock?

also, do they have the ability to be controlled by a 1 - 10v input?

thanks

landy

Texas Paul · 05/15/2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy B.

All of the fittings on the RD 3 pumps that are sold in the US come with standard with a 2" inlet and 1 1/4" outlet, so there's no need to convert from metric over to standard on the unions. Great pump though, you'll love it!

Makes sense - they must have messed mine up. I did notice that there is a 2" designation on the "donut" part of the union, and a "50" on the insert slip piece inside the donut. Obviously the metric and standard inserts for the "donuts" are interchangeable, and I was sent the metric one.

Thanks!

AquariumSpecialty · 05/15/2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by landy

Jeremy,

do you have these pumps in stock?

also, do they have the ability to be controlled by a 1 - 10v input?

thanks

landy

They will in the near future. Royal Exclusiv is working on an adaptor for it. We have the 80 watt speedy pumps in stock.

landy · 05/15/2014, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquariumSpecialty

They will in the near future. Royal Exclusiv is working on an adaptor for it. We have the 80 watt speedy pumps in stock.

will the pumps you currently have be upgradeable to 1 -10v control?

And do the pumps you have is stock come with metric or US fittings?

thanks!

AquariumSpecialty · 05/15/2014, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landy

will the pumps you currently have be upgradeable to 1 -10v control?

And do the pumps you have is stock come with metric or US fittings?

thanks!

Yes, they are metric but they are set up for US voltage. It's pretty easy to convert from the metric to imperial fittings with a metric to imperial adapter if that's what you need to do. Yes, the pumps will be upgradable.

landy · 05/15/2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AquariumSpecialty

Yes, they are metric but they are set up for US voltage. It's pretty easy to convert from the metric to imperial fittings with a metric to imperial adapter if that's what you need to do. Yes, the pumps will be upgradable.

Scott,

I appreciate your response.

Your comment about "if that's what you need to do" is odd to me.

. considering the title of this thread...

Do you have plans of stocking the correct imperial fittings Klaus made reference to in the previous post?

Do you or Klaus have any more information on what the 0 - 10v update entails or when I will be released?

thank you for your time

landy

AquariumSpecialty · 05/16/2014, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landy

Scott,

I appreciate your response.

Your comment about "if that's what you need to do" is odd to me.

. considering the title of this thread...

Do you have plans of stocking the correct imperial fittings Klaus made reference to in the previous post?

Do you or Klaus have any more information on what the 0 - 10v update entails or when I will be released?

thank you for your time

landy

Sorry, I didn't see that part of the thread. I was searching for references to Aquarium Specialty on RC last night and I only read the last few comments on this thread. I didn't even realize that Klaus had made comments here. Yes, we can bring in some parts also.

Texas Paul · 05/16/2014, 10:09 AM

Correction on the 1-1/2" coupling - I machined an 1-1/4" coupling, not an 1-1/2".

I looked at it with my glasses on.........

AquariumSpecialty · 05/16/2014, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landy

Scott,

I appreciate your response.

Your comment about "if that's what you need to do" is odd to me.

. considering the title of this thread...

Do you have plans of stocking the correct imperial fittings Klaus made reference to in the previous post?

Do you or Klaus have any more information on what the 0 - 10v update entails or when I will be released?

thank you for your time

landy

Guess what? I have the US fittings in stock and didn't even realize it. Royal Exclusiv sent them to us on our last order. We are going to add that to the website now.

Texas Paul · 06/09/2014, 01:01 PM

Just started my tank up - the RD 80watt pump is totally silent, from the lowest setting to the highest setting. I am running it externally. I honestly can't believe how quiet the thing is. The brushless design must make a huge difference in the sound.

Scott - I just ordered a few more to run my GFO and carbon reactors, and also to run my closed loops and my chiller.

AquariumSpecialty · 06/11/2014, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Paul

Just started my tank up - the RD 80watt pump is totally silent, from the lowest setting to the highest setting. I am running it externally. I honestly can't believe how quiet the thing is. The brushless design must make a huge difference in the sound.

Scott - I just ordered a few more to run my GFO and carbon reactors, and also to run my closed loops and my chiller.

Thanks for the great feedback! If you get a chance please post this on our product listing and we will add some more reward points to your account. Here's the link to make it easy on you :-).

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/red...hless-dc-pumps

MrsBugmaster · 07/13/2014, 03:47 PM

I am looking at replacing my old pump with this pump for my return pump on my 180 gal dual overflow. Problem is my tank is already plumbed with 1" overflow and return is 3/4" bulkheads. I have all 1" pipe but reduced to 3/4" at the bulkheads for the return. It will be internal pump so inlet should not be a problem at 2" as it will just sit in my sump and not be plumbed to anything,but can I reduce the outlet from 1 1/4" to 1" and then to 3/4"at the bulkhead going into tank?? Will this cause a problem with the pump? Or will it work fine?

AquariumSpecialty · 07/16/2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MrsBugmaster

I am looking at replacing my old pump with this pump for my return pump on my 180 gal dual overflow. Problem is my tank is already plumbed with 1" overflow and return is 3/4" bulkheads. I have all 1" pipe but reduced to 3/4" at the bulkheads for the return. It will be internal pump so inlet should not be a problem at 2" as it will just sit in my sump and not be plumbed to anything,but can I reduce the outlet from 1 1/4" to 1" and then to 3/4"at the bulkhead going into tank?? Will this cause a problem with the pump? Or will it work fine?

You should call us on this one 803-788-4445. We are going to need more info but it might be possible...

Thanks,

05/14/2014, 04:48 PM	#1
Texas Paul Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 88	Red Dragon 80W pump fittings I have searched this site and the internet and am having trouble finding a European/USA PVC adapter for a Red Dragon 80 W pump. Does anyone know how to find an adapter? I am hard plumbing the pump and these European end fittings on the pump are killing me! Thanks!

07/13/2014, 03:47 PM	#19
MrsBugmaster Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 182	I am looking at replacing my old pump with this pump for my return pump on my 180 gal dual overflow. Problem is my tank is already plumbed with 1" overflow and return is 3/4" bulkheads. I have all 1" pipe but reduced to 3/4" at the bulkheads for the return. It will be internal pump so inlet should not be a problem at 2" as it will just sit in my sump and not be plumbed to anything,but can I reduce the outlet from 1 1/4" to 1" and then to 3/4"at the bulkhead going into tank?? Will this cause a problem with the pump? Or will it work fine? __________________ Mom of Army Hero 06 20 2011 Never Forgotten / Always Remembered Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 170, my reef tank. 180 gal FOWLR tank

05/14/2014, 05:30 PM	#2
Texas Paul Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 88	Never Mind - for those who need to know. Machine down the OD of a 1" PVC pipe for the 32 mm pvc glue slip union, and machine down the OD of a 1-1/2" PVC Coupling for the 50 mm pvc glue slip union. Be careful to machine these OD's slowly and uniformly. Mine fit perfect and when glued will never leak. Here are some pics. Top of 50 MM slip union with 1-1/2" coupling inside Bottom view of 50 MM slip union with 1-1/2" coupling inside 1" PVC pipe inside 32 MM slip union

05/14/2014, 08:50 PM	#3
landy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PHX Posts: 637	good call on the fittings, flexpvc.com has some adapter fittings, but doesn't look like you will be needing them. did you get the model with the 0-10 v control input? I'm thinking about switching my dart closed loop pump out for the Red dragon 80w. would be nice to be able to ramp the pump down with an apex. landy

05/15/2014, 02:52 AM	#4
Klaus Jansen RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,256	Hi Texas Paul, where do you buy the RD3 80 Watt Speedy ? Usually the US-Inlays are standart in 110/60 Volt Pumps where going to USA.. best regards ... Klaus

05/15/2014, 08:12 AM	#7
Jeremy B. Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indianapolis, IN / Muncie, IN Posts: 8,219	All of the fittings on the RD 3 pumps that are sold in the US come with standard with a 2" inlet and 1 1/4" outlet, so there's no need to convert from metric over to standard on the unions. Great pump though, you'll love it!

05/16/2014, 10:09 AM	#15
Texas Paul Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 88	Correction on the 1-1/2" coupling - I machined an 1-1/4" coupling, not an 1-1/2". I looked at it with my glasses on.........

06/09/2014, 01:01 PM	#17
Texas Paul Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 88	Just started my tank up - the RD 80watt pump is totally silent, from the lowest setting to the highest setting. I am running it externally. I honestly can't believe how quiet the thing is. The brushless design must make a huge difference in the sound. Scott - I just ordered a few more to run my GFO and carbon reactors, and also to run my closed loops and my chiller.