Best way to plumb a 5/8" to 1" return?

SunnyX · 07/19/2008, 07:49 AM

Well my next tank is currently being built. When planning it out I decided to go with a 1.5" hole for drain and a 1" hole for return in the overflow.

My issue now is that I plan on going with an Ehiem 1260 or 1262 and both have 5/8" output.

Is there any way to plumb it so I can use the 1" hole in the overflow, or am I better off just slinging the return over the back?

I was thinking that maybe there were 1" bulkheads with a 5/8" hole????

mikeu · 07/19/2008, 07:55 AM

The 1260/1262 will accept 3/4" PVC fittings. You'll then just have to get a 1" to 3/4" reducer fitting for your 1" bulkhead.

SunnyX · 07/19/2008, 08:05 AM

Thanks!

Will the reducer affect the pump output?

Would you happen to have a picture or link fro the reducer?

sjm817 · 07/19/2008, 08:17 AM

You need a 3/4" MPT to slip fitting. Use a sched 80 fitting since it is longer and will screw in farther. The other part you need is a 3/4" to 1" slip/slip adapter. Put a 1" union on next for easy pump disconnect.

You can actually use the sched 80 3/4" MPT to slip, and a 1" union will fit right over it. A little PVC glue and you are all set.

mikeu · 07/19/2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SunnyX
Thanks!

Will the reducer affect the pump output?

Nope.

Don't have any pics but you should be able to find them at any Home Depot/ Lowe's or the like.

mikeu · 07/19/2008, 08:20 AM

Agreed, having a union makes maintenance much easier.

SunnyX · 07/19/2008, 09:37 AM

Thanks for your help guys!

SunnyX · 07/21/2008, 11:58 PM

Ok so looking at this site here what would i need to order? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?c=3578+10090

Just want to make sure I order te right stuff.

SunnyX · 07/22/2008, 08:57 AM

bump

07/19/2008, 07:49 AM	#1
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Best way to plumb a 5/8" to 1" return? Well my next tank is currently being built. When planning it out I decided to go with a 1.5" hole for drain and a 1" hole for return in the overflow. My issue now is that I plan on going with an Ehiem 1260 or 1262 and both have 5/8" output. Is there any way to plumb it so I can use the 1" hole in the overflow, or am I better off just slinging the return over the back? I was thinking that maybe there were 1" bulkheads with a 5/8" hole????

07/19/2008, 08:17 AM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	You need a 3/4" MPT to slip fitting. Use a sched 80 fitting since it is longer and will screw in farther. The other part you need is a 3/4" to 1" slip/slip adapter. Put a 1" union on next for easy pump disconnect. You can actually use the sched 80 3/4" MPT to slip, and a 1" union will fit right over it. A little PVC glue and you are all set. __________________ - Scott Last edited by sjm817; 07/19/2008 at 08:23 AM.

07/19/2008, 07:55 AM	#2
mikeu Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 67	The 1260/1262 will accept 3/4" PVC fittings. You'll then just have to get a 1" to 3/4" reducer fitting for your 1" bulkhead.

07/19/2008, 08:05 AM	#3
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Thanks! Will the reducer affect the pump output? Would you happen to have a picture or link fro the reducer?

07/19/2008, 08:20 AM	#6
mikeu Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 67	Agreed, having a union makes maintenance much easier.

07/19/2008, 09:37 AM	#7
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Thanks for your help guys!

07/21/2008, 11:58 PM	#8
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Ok so looking at this site here what would i need to order? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?c=3578+10090 Just want to make sure I order te right stuff.

07/22/2008, 08:57 AM	#9
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	bump