How to soft plumb ReefOcto Various return pump

[radreef02]

I have the correct soft tubing to fit over the fitting but the fitting won’t stay in the adapter.
Am I suppose to glue this or seal it with anything special or does it go in some way I don’t know about ?

 

[ying yang]

Sorry not got this pump so unsure .
But aren't they just 2 different size barb fittings to give you options on what size tubing you use ?
So just put one in or put other in and not both like you got ?
Or is it the bottom part it won't fit in ?
If its bottom part I don't know and sure someone who got and used one will answer you shortly .
Good luck

 

[radreef02]

On BRS it shows it like how I put it together , but they don’t stay together

 

[Impala67]

I have the correct soft tubing to fit over the fitting but the fitting won’t stay in the adapter.
Am I suppose to glue this or seal it with anything special or does it go in some way I don’t know about ?

I try not to glue this type of stuff do to the need of cleaning but what worked for me was I took a thin piece of rubber glove and wrapped it around the outside of the small adapter and then inserted it in the large one. There are no leaks so far maybe a minor drip buys it’s in the sump so it doesn’t matter to much as long as water is passing through steady.

 

[Billabong]

Sorry not got this pump so unsure .
But aren't they just 2 different size barb fittings to give you options on what size tubing you use ?
So just put one in or put other in and not both like you got ?
Or is it the bottom part it won't fit in ?
If its bottom part I don't know and sure someone who got and used one will answer you shortly .
Good luck

I use ratcheting clamps. Crimp on with pliers.

 

[radreef02]

I use ratcheting clamps. Crimp on with pliers.

How will this help fit that hard plastic piece together ? Like keep them stuck together .

 

[ying yang]

On BRS it shows it like how I put it together , but they don’t stay together

I added pic of bottom part with arrow just as you answering.
Sorry don't know ow then.
Seems strange that they just don't have one fitting instead of 2 as that piece on right clearly smaller,seems waste of materials using 2 pieces when can just use one lol
But haven't you got no instructions to refer to.
Anyway I see someone just give you a diy option with a glove.
Hopefully that works for you

 

[TheWB]

How will this help fit that hard plastic piece together ? Like keep them stuck together .

I solved this problem with my Varios 2 by having a reducer 3d printed to match my plumbing setup In an Innovative Marine Lagoon 50 which has two return outlets and much smaller soft tubing than the Varios is usually meant to work with. You could do something similar e if you’re not comfortable glueing that piece in. Mine looks like this.

I had to have mine printed around the coupler but if you’re not splitting it you wont need to do that, you just want it to taper down to the correct size for the tubing with some barbs on the end.

Edit, even better, just send the two pieces to my guy who did the printing and he’ll measure it all out and just make it one piece instead of two. Let me know if you want the contact details.

 

[Coolcasino]

I believe you need a reducing piece to go into the adapter that screws into the pump. You can do it with 2 reducers similar as what you have but it would look kinda wonky but it will work. You can glue it if you want to. Just need the right cement. I believe Weldon makes 1 to glue those types of fittings.

 

[radreef02]

Yeah I would be fine with glueing it

 

[Coolcasino]

Yeah I would be fine with glueing it

 

[radreef02]

I would just glue the bigger part of the fitting where it first slides in correct c

 

[Coolcasino]

Yup! You can leave just enough space to slip your tubbing. You will not be gluing any part to the pump. That should just slip or screw in the pump. You are gluing the adapter that glues or slips into the pump to the reducer.

 

[radreef02]

Yup! You can leave just enough space to slip your tubbing. You will not be gluing any part to the pump. That should just slip or screw in the pump. You are gluing the adapter that glues or slips into the pump to the reducer.

Also since we’re here. Is this safe for my MP10 ?
To be on the Lowe’s bucket , just curious cus it’s curved a little bit and it’s plastic

 

[Coolcasino]

I would not use it like that. It is not flat and that can cause stress on the bearings. It can also cause it to not spin correctly and cause uneven wear.

 

[radreef02]

I would not use it like that. It is not flat and that can cause stress on the bearings. It can also cause it to not spin correctly and cause uneven wear.

Okay thank you , do I need to run a flow on the live rock to keep it alive for a day or two?

 

[Coolcasino]

I would not if its only for a couple of days. You can just use a cup to move some water around here and there. Or you can use an air pump.

 

[radreef02]

I would not if its only for a couple of days. You can just use a cup to move some water around here and there. Or you can use an air pump.

will do the air pump, btw for the glue , should I wait a day before I use it with the water ? Or will a couple hours be good

 

[Coolcasino]

Altho 733 cures fully in 24hrs I have used it after a couple of hrs with no ill effects. You can always give it the sniff test. If it has a strong odor don't use it. For what you are using it for it will be plenty strong after 30 mins or so.

 

[radreef02]

Altho 733 cures fully in 24hrs I have used it after a couple of hrs with no ill effects. You can always give it the sniff test. If it has a strong odor don't use it. For what you are using it for it will be plenty strong after 30 mins or so.

Thanks my man , I’ll update tomorrow