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[Wolters_88]

I saw a picture of a wall outlet that runs 1/4” RO/DI line through it. I will be running 1/2” ID about 25’ from both my salt and fresh brute containers and was wondering if anyone knew of an outlet that would change over from the 1/2” to 1/4” line. I’m a sucker for things looking clean. I doubt this is a thing. But you don’t know if you don’t ask.

 

[crusso1993]

I saw a picture of a wall outlet that runs 1/4” RO/DI line through it. I will be running 1/2” ID about 25’ from both my salt and fresh brute containers and was wondering if anyone knew of an outlet that would change over from the 1/2” to 1/4” line. I’m a sucker for things looking clean. I doubt this is a thing. But you don’t know if you don’t ask.

I'm not sure I totally understand what you're looking to do. However, you could use a 1/2 × 1/4 reducing bulkhead fitting on your Brute containers and then run the 25' of tubing to your outlet.

 

[Johnd651]

+1 on the bulkhead fitting.

You can get a bulk head fitting and flat outlet plate. Drill a hole through the plate and install the bulkhead through it. Put a hole in the wall, run the line, and use the plate. If you can't find a reducing bulkhead, you can use a reducer in line

 

[Johnd651]

1/4 bulkhead

It falls under a couple names, John guest, quick connect, push to connect. Also the tubing goes by OD size usually, so if you have 1/2 I'd, is it still pe tubing? Or are you using pex or some other rubber tubbing?

 

[Wolters_88]

I was just worried about it being to much pressure with a pump and line going that far.

 

[Wolters_88]

I’m using two of these pumps. One in the salt and another in the RODI for the ATO. So the smallest they go is 3/4”. Reducing that all the way down to 1/4 is a PTA.

 

[Wolters_88]

Could I cement the 3/4” tube to this and get a solid seal?

 

[Johnd651]

With it being 3/4 I would do something using 3/4 pex. They make escheons (sp?) for that sort of stuff to finish it off nice. I would then install a shutoff at point of use and then reduce it.

 

[Wolters_88]

Are you talking about a Escutcheon? I was actually thinking about going to pex for the run and then reducing it to the 1/4” right before I go through the walls. Then using a blank large wall outlet I could put two bulkheads in and run two 90’s going straight up to the tank and ATO.

 

[Johnd651]

Are you talking about a Escutcheon?

Yep.

I'm plumbing my rodi into a 1" pex line, so I know your feeling with the fittings. Only 1/4" ptc I could find had a 1/2" mnpt. So I had to go reducer from 1 to 3/4 and then 3/4 to 1/2 fnpt.

 

[Wolters_88]

Yep.

I'm plumbing my rodi into a 1" pex line, so I know your feeling with the fittings. Only 1/4" ptc I could find had a 1/2" mnpt. So I had to go reducer from 1 to 3/4 and then 3/4 to 1/2 fnpt.

Should I use brass or plastic fittings?

 

[Rybren]

Should I use brass or plastic fittings?

Plastic. Keep anything brass or copper away from your tank.

 

[Wolters_88]

Plastic. Keep anything brass or copper away from your tank.

Thank you.

 

[Johnd651]

Thank you.

After rodi plastic, before rodi I prefer metal. Your incoming water probably hits copper, brass, and stainless at some point.

 

[Wolters_88]

Well went to Home Depot and Lowe’s. They had everything except this thing. So guess I’m doing one more water change before it’s automated. Im going to go from the 3/4 to 1/2 right off the pump to increase pressure. I’m going up about 10’. Hope that pumps enough for that.

 

[Johnd651]

Well went to Home Depot and Lowe’s. They had everything except this thing. So guess I’m doing one more water change before it’s automated. Im going to go from the 3/4 to 1/2 right off the pump to increase pressure. I’m going up about 10’. Hope that pumps enough for that.

Which pex fittings? I didn't think hd/lowes sold the expander stuff? This stuff doesn't need an expander. Just either a crimp or clamp fitting on the outside.

 

[Wolters_88]

Which pex fittings? I didn't think hd/lowes sold the expander stuff? This stuff doesn't need an expander. Just either a crimp or clamp fitting on the outside.

But I can’t put that in the water.

 

[Rybren]

You can also get the same thing, but in plastic.

 

[Wolters_88]

You can also get the same thing, but in plastic.

Ya, that’s what I got with Pex A

 

[Shawn.B]

is this what you were looking for? https://amzn.to/2FaGlIC

unfortunately it looks brass not plastic