Pvc adaptor does not seat snugly- potential problem?

[daftwazzock]

I am setting up a new pump and the adaptor supplied doesn't mesh up correctly with the ones available in my area (standard to metric). Will the glue hold if I put it in like this or should I find some kind of washer to seal the gap? Or should I just apply a really thick ring of glue?

 

[jordan10]

That rippled piece is for rubber hose. Don't think it work on pvc

 

[Peace River]

I think you may be referring to the slip end (not the barb end). It is possible that you have metric and an imperial (standard in US) pieces. If so, IMO you should use
an adapter or a difference piece. Good luck!

 

[Ucyibd1]

That appears to be a hose barb fitting. Not meant to be glued in. I would look for other options.

 

[daftwazzock]

That appears to be a hose barb fitting. Not meant to be glued in. I would look for other options.

The hose is already glued into an adaptor.

It's for the neptune COR pump which apparently does not have a fitting for hose barbs. So am I just gonna have to let it collect dust until I get a full hard plumbed return?

 

[daftwazzock]

That rippled piece is for rubber hose. Don't think it work on pvc

I'm talking about the bottom portion. The pump did not come with barbed fittings.

 

[William Mumford]

Water goes to the path of least resistance never trust anything that is not fully snug when it comes to plumbing you have to be exact. I know waiting stinks but order the exact peice you need online it will save you so much work in the end.

 

[daftwazzock]

I think you may be referring to the slip end (not the barb end). It is possible that you have metric and an imperial (standard in US) pieces. If so, IMO you should use
an adapter or a difference piece. Good luck!

Thanks, that's what this post is about... the adaptor fittings. Are there imperial to metric adaptors out there? It's really annoying that the neptune cor ONLY has imperial measured pvc fittings. I have some pvc pipes floating around for when I eventually retrofit to hard plumb and none of them fit with this pump.

 

[daftwazzock]

Water goes to the path of least resistance never trust anything that is not fully snug when it comes to plumbing you have to be exact. I know waiting stinks but order the exact peice you need online it will save you so much work in the end.

Thanks, that's what I was thinking just needed someone to say it. I'll try and find some kind of imperial/metric adaptor for pvc..

 

[Peace River]

The hose is already glued into an adaptor.

It's for the neptune COR pump which apparently does not have a fitting for hose barbs. So am I just gonna have to let it collect dust until I get a full hard plumbed return?

If it is a metric to standard issue the adapters can be found at BRS:

Metric to Standard PVC Adapters

Easily adapts Metric PVC fittings commonly found on Reef Octopus and other Metric based products to US Standard PVC Pipe. The Metric label side is a spigot fitting and will insert into any female Metric slip fitting to accept standard PVC pipe.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I do not have a COR so I am not familiar with that specific connection.

 

[lapin]

It will be a problem. Since its a hose barb your best bet is to find a new hose barb that fits the fiting. Use a clamps on the hose, if your hose is not snug, to make up for the size difference.

 

[jordan10]

I'm talking about the bottom portion. The pump did not come with barbed fittings.

Oh got ya now. Idk if glue would hold maybe take pump to hardware store with the peace and see if they could help ya out. Or order new pump. That comes with everything. Good luck and happy Reefing!!!

 

[daftwazzock]

Oh got ya now. Idk if glue would hold maybe take pump to hardware store with the peace and see if they could help ya out. Or order new pump. That comes with everything. Good luck and happy Reefing!!!

Good suggestion, maybe some plumbers can help

 

[jordan10]

Yup that what I always do. I got this guy who

Good suggestion, maybe some plumbers can help

works at the ace har

Good suggestion, maybe some plumbers can help

That's what I always do. me and the guy at my local hardware store are pretty good friends now lol