VarioS-8 adapter doesn't fit

zarith · 06/08/2018, 03:57 PM

Hi all,

Got in my VarioS-8DC pump. Was checking it out to make sure everything was in order. I looked at all the attachment for the water outlet and they all looked rather large. Even the smallest is 1". My Waterbox has a return tubing of only 3/4".

Anyone run into this problem before? I've been to Lowe's and Walmart with no luck.

Any recommendations?

mcgyvr · 06/08/2018, 05:19 PM

Vinyl (flex) tubing or hard pipe?
Adapters are typically readily available at Lowes/Home Depot..
If vinyl you'd want something like a 1" to 3/4" barb fitting..
If hard pipe reducing bushings or many other ways to skin that cat..

zarith · 06/09/2018, 07:01 AM

Was having a hard time finding what I needed at the Lowe's. Have very few options where I am. Interestingly, I found this on a Pool/spa website where it's a 1.25" to 3/4" barbed. The VarioS-8 does have an attachment for 1.25" fitting. I found the piece on Amazon and got some Oatey primer and cement. Will see if this works.

Thanks for the advice. Will pursue your suggestions if this method fails.

reefteaser · 06/10/2018, 06:12 AM

When it comes to pvc pipe, fittings, and water tube fittings (John guest type) and the big box stores, I have had way more luck finding what I needed at Home Depot rather than Lowe’s.
Better selection and variety, at least where I live.

Dr RBG · 06/10/2018, 06:52 PM

Bulk Reef Supply has them Bulk Reef Supply
SCHEDULE 80 REDUCING COUPLER 1” SLIP X 3/4” SLIP
202568 $2.99

zarith · 07/04/2018, 11:06 AM

The spa plumbing parts came and everything fit together nicely. Where I am, there's only a Lowes and....well, a Lowes. My idea of shopping where I am is sitting in front of the screen and clicking the purchase button. Small towns are not known for variety.

06/08/2018, 03:57 PM	#1
zarith Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NC Posts: 8	VarioS-8 adapter doesn't fit Hi all, Got in my VarioS-8DC pump. Was checking it out to make sure everything was in order. I looked at all the attachment for the water outlet and they all looked rather large. Even the smallest is 1". My Waterbox has a return tubing of only 3/4". Anyone run into this problem before? I've been to Lowe's and Walmart with no luck. Any recommendations?

06/08/2018, 05:19 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Vinyl (flex) tubing or hard pipe? Adapters are typically readily available at Lowes/Home Depot.. If vinyl you'd want something like a 1" to 3/4" barb fitting.. If hard pipe reducing bushings or many other ways to skin that cat.. __________________ Who me?

06/10/2018, 06:12 AM	#4
reefteaser Convince'em or confuse'em Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: S FL Posts: 341	When it comes to pvc pipe, fittings, and water tube fittings (John guest type) and the big box stores, I have had way more luck finding what I needed at Home Depot rather than Lowe’s. Better selection and variety, at least where I live.

06/10/2018, 06:52 PM	#5
Dr RBG Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New England Posts: 163	Bulk Reef Supply has them Bulk Reef Supply SCHEDULE 80 REDUCING COUPLER 1” SLIP X 3/4” SLIP 202568 $2.99

07/04/2018, 11:06 AM	#6
zarith Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NC Posts: 8	The spa plumbing parts came and everything fit together nicely. Where I am, there's only a Lowes and....well, a Lowes. My idea of shopping where I am is sitting in front of the screen and clicking the purchase button. Small towns are not known for variety.