Best way to tap into PVC return plumbing

Lyscer · 11/02/2006, 09:01 PM

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?

cilyjr · 11/02/2006, 09:23 PM

what do you mean? you gotta cut and install a T joint.

Fishie Nut · 11/02/2006, 09:27 PM

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.

MayoBoy · 11/02/2006, 09:41 PM

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.

Lyscer · 11/02/2006, 09:50 PM

I already have a tap set so that works out. Thanks for the advice

Fishie Nut · 11/02/2006, 10:46 PM

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.

11/02/2006, 09:01 PM	#1
Lyscer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 675	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? __________________ 68 Cadlights Versa 24" x 8 ATI Dimmable Sunpower 2 x Gyre XF-130 DIY Arduino Uno Controller with temp probes and 8 outlets ran from web interface ReefOctopus Skimmer and Eheim 1262 return Current Tank Info: 68 Cadlights Versa

11/02/2006, 09:23 PM	#2
cilyjr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,683	what do you mean? you gotta cut and install a T joint. __________________ Cls Current Tank Info: 180 inwall, 75 sump, 20lfrag, 3x lumen max elite w/250w radium 20k, recirc modded asm g-3, aqua controller apex,2x rw-20, 350lbs LR

11/02/2006, 09:27 PM	#3
Fishie Nut Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 966	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. __________________ Fishie (MASLAC member) "It's alaways a sometin'" -- Roseanna Roseannadana Current Tank Info: 225 gal LeeMar Reef; Deltec AP 702, ProFiLux, 90 gal sump/fuge, 3x250 HQI Lumenarcs. 4x96W PC actinics; 375 lbs LR; 3" LS; Hammerhead CL, Korallin c3002, KM500, Auto Water Change/Top Off; Aquatinics 1/3 HP drop in

11/02/2006, 09:41 PM	#4
MayoBoy Movin' on Up Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Webster Groves, MO Posts: 2,282	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. __________________ Getting sucked back in slowly but surely. Current Tank Info: 27 gallon freshwater planted cube. Amazonian biotope

11/02/2006, 09:50 PM	#5
Lyscer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 675	I already have a tap set so that works out. Thanks for the advice __________________ 68 Cadlights Versa 24" x 8 ATI Dimmable Sunpower 2 x Gyre XF-130 DIY Arduino Uno Controller with temp probes and 8 outlets ran from web interface ReefOctopus Skimmer and Eheim 1262 return Current Tank Info: 68 Cadlights Versa

11/02/2006, 10:46 PM	#6
Fishie Nut Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 966	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. __________________ Fishie (MASLAC member) "It's alaways a sometin'" -- Roseanna Roseannadana Current Tank Info: 225 gal LeeMar Reef; Deltec AP 702, ProFiLux, 90 gal sump/fuge, 3x250 HQI Lumenarcs. 4x96W PC actinics; 375 lbs LR; 3" LS; Hammerhead CL, Korallin c3002, KM500, Auto Water Change/Top Off; Aquatinics 1/3 HP drop in