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Unread 11/02/2006, 09:01 PM   #1
Lyscer
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Best way to tap into PVC return plumbing

My returns are plumbed with 1.5" pvc and I want to tap into it to feed my CA reactor. What is the best way to tap into PVC?


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Unread 11/02/2006, 09:23 PM   #2
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what do you mean? you gotta cut and install a T joint.


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Unread 11/02/2006, 09:27 PM   #3
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I have a tap. I drilled a hole, threaded it with the tap and screwed a John Guest threaded fitting, teflon taped, into it and siliconed it. Works great. No leaks and it feeds my Ca reactor. I have a Schuran Pico.
Just make sure you get the right size drill bit and tap.


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Unread 11/02/2006, 09:41 PM   #4
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If at all possible, it would probably be best to tap into a fitting. It's thicker there so you'll have more meat to use for threads.


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Unread 11/02/2006, 09:50 PM   #5
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I already have a tap set so that works out. Thanks for the advice


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Unread 11/02/2006, 10:46 PM   #6
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The threads on the J Guest fittings are very small and shallow, so just into the PVC works out well. There really isn't any appreciable pressure, so the threads hold pretty well.


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