Plumbing an Abyzz 200

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Picked up an Abyzz 200 pump and the outlet size is as follows according to the spec sheet:

Inlet/outlet connections: 50mm/40mm

Now I assume that is the measurements for the outside and inside of the outlet. So if I plumb from the outside it puts the size at slight less that 2" and the inside at slightly more that 1.5".

I'm not sure what to do here. Thoughts?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

BTW you can see a little "ridge" around the outside but on the inside there is nothing to stop the plumbing from going all the way down next to the impeller and might even touch. A standard 1.5" piece of PVC I had is not real tight when I dry fit it. I would rather go on the outside.

 

[bif24701]

Picked up an Abyzz 200 pump and the outlet size is as follows according to the spec sheet:

Inlet/outlet connections: 50mm/40mm

Now I assume that is the measurements for the outside and inside of the outlet. So if I plumb from the outside it puts the size at slight less that 2" and the inside at slightly more that 1.5".

I'm not sure what to do here. Thoughts?

50mm inlet size / 40mm outlet size

You will need conversion fittings to fit into your standard american plumbing. The size is taken the same way our sizes are.

 

[erk]

Based on the way you wrote the dimensions and the image, I think the outlet is 50mm and inlet is 40mm. That would be the outside because, as you noted, there is a ridge to stop the piping from going too far. I think you are going to have to buy metric sized pipe for this pump. I'm assuming this is an external pump only, so you most likely need to use an adhesive to secure the piping to it. Check out this link:

https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?product=PVC-Fittings-Metric-Adapters

The chart has sizes for metric PVC. The 50/40mm sizes meet the DIN PVC pipe sizes.

Edit: I make a note about the adhesive, because the body doesn't look like PVC. Might need a special adhesive.

 

[RamsReef]

A pump that is worth $$$$$ should include stupid 3 dollar fittings to convert to IMP

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Based on the way you wrote the dimensions and the image, I think the outlet is 50mm and inlet is 40mm. That would be the outside because, as you noted, there is a ridge to stop the piping from going too far. I think you are going to have to buy metric sized pipe for this pump. I'm assuming this is an external pump only, so you most likely need to use an adhesive to secure the piping to it. Check out this link:

https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?product=PVC-Fittings-Metric-Adapters

The chart has sizes for metric PVC. The 50/40mm sizes meet the DIN PVC pipe sizes.

Edit: I make a note about the adhesive, because the body doesn't look like PVC. Might need a special adhesive.

This is an external/internal pump. I will be running it internally.

Where do I get conversion fittings?

 

[bif24701]

This is an external/internal pump. I will be running it internally.

Where do I get conversion fittings?

I think BRS has some Vertex unions that will convert the sizes. I agree with you, my RO Varios pump came with everything from two barb fittings to several other unions.

 

[erk]

This is an external/internal pump. I will be running it internally.

Where do I get conversion fittings?

Check that link. They have conversion fittings. 50/40mm slip fittings to threaded inch sizes. Those threaded sizes should fit standard PVC. Since you'll run it internally, you might be ok without adhesive, but I'd use some silicone in the joint to make sure it stays together.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Check that link. They have conversion fittings. 50/40mm slip fittings to threaded inch sizes. Those threaded sizes should fit standard PVC. Since you'll run it internally, you might be ok without adhesive, but I'd use some silicone in the joint to make sure it stays together.

Man I'm confused really! Ha! Could you link me directly to the 50mm conversion? Thanks!

 

[erk]

This would be 50mm to 1.5inch:
https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?p=PVC-Fittings-Metric-Adapters&p_id=417-6137&xm=on&ppinc=detail

To go smaller, you'll need to use inch PVC step downs.

Edit: Here is a union conversion from 50mm to 1.5inch. This might be more useful.
https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?p=PVC-Fittings-Metric-Adapters&p_id=8697-050&xm=on&ppinc=detail

 

[Carlos Danger]

Just talk to Jeff at Abyzz america. He has all the conversion pieces available for cheap or maybe free. PM him on his Facebook has always been the quickest. He'll take care of you.

 

[gcarroll]

Rev, I would use Silicone tube between the pump and the rigid PVC. This is normally the way it's done in Europe. You can plumb direct if you want. Usually the adaptors are in the box (at least mine did). If not contact Jeff at Abyzz America.

 

[bif24701]

For future reference BRS does carry the exact fittings you or anyone may ever need.

Here
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/metric-to-standard-pvc-adapters.html

 

[Terence]

If you are redoing plumbing, do 2". Get an adapter. Go to a union. Then plumb all the way to the tank in 2" and at the tank put a wye to 1" and then over the top to two 1" sea-swirls.

 

[RamsReef]

I think BRS has some Vertex unions that will convert the sizes. I agree with you, my RO Varios pump came with everything from two barb fittings to several other unions.

This is how its done. Who is RO?

 

[Breadman03]

This is how its done. Who is RO?

Reef Octopus.

 

[Terence]

Rev, I would use Silicone tube between the pump and the rigid PVC. This is normally the way it's done in Europe. You can plumb direct if you want. Usually the adaptors are in the box (at least mine did). If not contact Jeff at Abyzz America.

The main reason for doing this is for noise isolation. It is a good method so long as you check on that tube every six months or so. You should still upsize right after though in order to get the best flow rate.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

The pump did come with these but I'm not sure what they are what to do with them. I thought adapter but the smallest one doesn't really fit over the inlet. It can be forced on there but I'm afraid to. Also plumbing doesn't fit them that I can tell. Maybe I'm just a noob! Ha!

 

[Terence]

Those slide over the pumps existing fittings and "convert" them to inch sizes. You slide one (smaller) over the pump output and glue it in place. Then, a standard sized (1.25" or 1.5" I don't know on the A200) union will then be able to be glued on.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Those slide over the pumps existing fittings and "convert" them to inch sizes. You slide one (smaller) over the pump output and glue it in place. Then, a standard sized (1.25" or 1.5" I don't know on the A200) union will then be able to be glued on.

My 1.5" pvc is way to small for the smallest sleeve.