Something better than Locline?

Tuffloud1 · Dec 9, 2019

Is there something better than Locline for returns that gives flexibility but also the option of 1”?

JoshH · Dec 9, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Is there something better than Locline for returns that gives flexibility but also the option of 1”?

Vivid Creative Aquatics makes locline in one inch (they call it modular hose) but no ends for it other than there RFGs. They do make a 1" to 2 3/4" locline adapter.. as well as a 1" to 3/4" straight adapter.

Tuffloud1 · Dec 9, 2019

JoshH said:
Vivid Creative Aquatics makes locline in one inch (they call it modular hose) but no ends for it other than there RFGs. They do make a 1" to 2 3/4" locline adapter.. as well as a 1" to 3/4" straight adapter.

What did you do on your tank?

JoshH · Dec 9, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
What did you do on your tank?

Tank is still currently dry but all my outlets are 1" and I'll be using 4 of there 1" to 2 3/4" adapters. As well as a few of there RFG's mixed in with different style locline ends.

Tuffloud1 · Dec 9, 2019

Will this -

1in NPT Connector – Modular Hose Adapter | Vivid Creative Aquatics

vividcreativeaquatics.com

Screw into this?

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ca1ore · Dec 9, 2019

Or you can just use a couple of black 1" PVC 45 elbows to give you almost unlimited articulation. I stopped using locline years ago - it increases velocity, yes, but it reduces overall flow. Not a good tradeoff IMO.

Tuffloud1 · Dec 9, 2019

That’s a great idea. Do you just drop the pvc pipe with the elbow on it just under the surface and leave the elbow wide open as is?

My tank is in wall, overflow on back left wall and the tank is viewable from front and right side.

I was thinking of doing two - 1 inch returns terminating on the right side shooting toward the left side.

What do you think?

Tuffloud1 · Dec 12, 2019

JoshH said:
Vivid Creative Aquatics makes locline in one inch (they call it modular hose) but no ends for it other than there RFGs. They do make a 1" to 2 3/4" locline adapter.. as well as a 1" to 3/4" straight adapter.

Do you know of the 1 inch Modular hose has a larger inner diameter than the 3/4 inch Locline?

JoshH · Dec 12, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Do you know of the 1 inch Modular hose has a larger inner diameter than the 3/4 inch Locline?

That I'm not sure I would hazard a guess as that it is because the measurements should be taken from the ID... @Vivid Creative Aquatics any insight here?

Vivid Creative Aquatics · Dec 13, 2019

JoshH said:
That I'm not sure I would hazard a guess as that it is because the measurements should be taken from the ID... @Vivid Creative Aquatics any insight here?

We have a 1in modular hose that we buy from a supplier, and unfortunately the inner diameter is closer to 3/4in than 1in. However the threaded 1in MPT fitting from the same supplier that fits the 1in modualr hose, does in fact have a 1in ID

Vivid Creative Aquatics · Dec 13, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Will this -

1in NPT Connector – Modular Hose Adapter | Vivid Creative Aquatics

vividcreativeaquatics.com

Screw into this?

Schedule 80 90° Elbow Slip x Thread

Slip x Thread 90° Elbow. PVC Pipe Elbows for your plumbing needs. Use Schedule 80 90° Elbows where a turn is needed. More professional look than white Schedule 40 PVC. The golden rule of plumbing is that every job takes three trips to the store. While this can be frustrating locally it can be...

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Yes - the 1in MPT fitting should thread directly into the 1in version of theses elbows. Our 1in RFG (RFGS100LL) nozzles come with the threaded fitting.

Tuffloud1 · Dec 13, 2019

Vivid Creative Aquatics said:
We have a 1in modular hose that we buy from a supplier, and unfortunately the inner diameter is closer to 3/4in than 1in. However the threaded 1in MPT fitting from the same supplier that fits the 1in modualr hose, does in fact have a 1in ID

Darn I was actually the guy that bought those two hoses from you the other day. My thought process was that the 1 inch modular a hose would be a better option than the 3/4 loc line since I assumed it was less restriction.

Vivid Creative Aquatics · Dec 13, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Darn I was actually the guy that bought those two hoses from you the other day. My thought process was that the 1 inch modular a hose would be a better option than the 3/4 loc line since I assumed it was less restriction.

the ID is slightly larger than the 3/4in Loc-line hose ID - it' sjust not a full 1in, so it will be somewhat less restrictive. Plus it works directly with 1in RFGs, which create a really nice, wide flow pattern - wider than the 3/4in RFGs.

Tuffloud1 · Dec 13, 2019

Vivid Creative Aquatics said:
the ID is slightly larger than the 3/4in Loc-line hose ID - it' sjust not a full 1in, so it will be somewhat less restrictive. Plus it works directly with 1in RFGs, which create a really nice, wide flow pattern - wider than the 3/4in RFGs.

Okay good. Just want to make sure that I went with the best option for flow since it’s a new build and I’m not trying to retrofit anythjng.

Thank you for getting that out to me so quickly!

I received the 2 RPG’s from BRS and I look forward to seeing how they work!

Vivid Creative Aquatics · Dec 13, 2019

Tuffloud1 said:
Okay good. Just want to make sure that I went with the best option for flow since it’s a new build and I’m not trying to retrofit anythjng.

Thank you for getting that out to me so quickly!

I received the 2 RPG’s from BRS and I look forward to seeing how they work!

you're welcome - please be sure to tag us when you get it up and running, so we can follow along