Vectra M1

[rayn]

I purchased a Vectra M1 pump and want to plumb it in. I am planning to use it submersible, but need to plumb the return pipe. Manufacturing date is Jan 2016. I am wondering if the fittings are BSP or did they change to NPT? Is there any option besides ordering the adapters or gluing the fittings?

 

[mfinn]

I have not heard of any change to the threads, so I would assume it was BST's on the pump.
Using the blue collar and pvc pipe will reduce the return pipe size to 3/4" instead of 1".
The fittings from EcoTech are pretty dam pricey for pvc fittings.
I talked with 2 different people here on R2R that claimed to have found a cheaper place to get the fitting.
I tried one that was recommended ( flexpvc dot com) but while they said they had them, they sent the wrong one.
Someone else said they found one by going directly to Spears.

 

[rayn]

Thanks. I'm gonna do some searching and see what I can find. It's going to power a skimmer, so I don't need the full 1" I don't think.

I think I had read that, but thought they had changed.

 

[mfinn]

I think I had read that, but thought they had changed.

Eliminate the rumor mill, call them and find out for sure.

 

[rayn]

Eliminate the rumor mill, call them and find out for sure.

Not a bad idea!

Honestly if they are going to sella them in North America they should supply our fittings.