Need help choosing fitting. *picture inside*

[Kristonenicolas]

So I ordered the wrong fittings and I'd hate to do it again so I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get any help.

I'm trying to hard plumb my Aquamaxx FR-SE Media Reactor but I can't find the right fittings for it. Do they even make any fittings smaller than 3/8"?

 

[JoshH]

I believe @Broadfield has a little experience modifying the Aquamaxx Reactors but they might have been a larger size.

 

[Kristonenicolas]

I believe @Broadfield has a little experience modifying the Aquamaxx Reactors but they might have been a larger size.

They are. They use a 3/8" hose instead of 1/2". He used 1/2" fittings, so I figured I go a step down and use 3/8" but they were still too big.

 

[JoshH]

I find that rather odd they use 3/8" tubing and what I can only guess is 1/4" fittings.

 

[JoshH]

Well the only thing I've been able to find is 1/4" RODI fittings in that size. You could go with something like this...

And thread it into this...

 

[Kristonenicolas]

Well the only thing I've been able to find is 1/4" RODI fittings in that size. You could go with something like this...

And thread it into this...

I think that'll work! i'll order these now, thanks!

 

[JoshH]

Or if you wanted to step up to 1/2" Slip fittings... atleast you have a few options now to pick from

https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/fittings/schedule-40-pvc/bushings.html

This is probably the nicest looking option if you were going to step up to 1/2".... it's a spigot fitting so it slips inside the 1/2" elbow fitting which makes for a sleeker look

 

[Kristonenicolas]

Or if you wanted to step up to 1/2" Slip fittings... atleast you have a few options now to pick from

https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/fittings/schedule-40-pvc/bushings.html

This is probably the nicest looking option if you were going to step up to 1/2".... it's a spigot fitting so it slips inside the 1/2" pipe or elbow fitting which makes for a sleeker look and if you're adding an elbow it will take up MUCH less space...

doesn't spigot mean its the same size as the pipe? meaning I'd need a coupler to connect it to the pipe?

 

[JoshH]

doesn't spigot mean its the same size as the pipe? meaning I'd need a coupler to connect it to the pipe?

You're correct I worded that wrong (was thinking of internal slip fittings), it will slide into fittings but not pipe. Fixed it

 

[Kristonenicolas]

You're correct I worded that wrong (was thinking of internal slip fittings), it will slide into fittings but not pipe. Fixed it

You're right, it'll look a lot cleaner with that fitting. I was about to order the couplings from formufit but they only have 2 more 1/2" couplings in stock. where else does everyone get their colored pvc?

 

[JoshH]

Are you looking for coloured elbows specifically??

Try shopping here...

https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/parts-plumbing/pvc-parts.html

 

[Kristonenicolas]

Are you looking for coloured elbows specifically??

Try shopping here...

https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/parts-plumbing/pvc-parts.html

Okay..... so 1/2" piping isn't going to work for this reactor without physically modifying the holes. The holes are too close together for 2x 1/2" pipes along with any coupling/fittings putting them together.

So either I have to drill the holes bigger, settle for soft tubing, or go for the regular reactors that Aquamaxx carries....

 

[JoshH]

Okay..... so 1/2" piping isn't going to work for this reactor without physically modifying the holes. The holes are too close together for 2x 1/2" pipes along with any coupling/fittings putting them together.

How much more space do you need to make the fittings work?