Vectra S2 return pump soft plumbing

[Ross Petersen]

Hey friends,

Can you advise how to best go about plumbing the Vectra S2 to 1'' braided vinyl PVC from a DIY standpoint?

I note from Ecotech and reviews online that the barb and screen don't fit the new S2. I hear Ecotech may be releasing new barb and screen fittings, however. Ecotech, can you confirm this? What's the timeline? I'm hoping to get this project off the ground shortly.

Cheers,
Ross

 

[reef lover]

Bump !

 

[LBCBJ]

Bumping from the dead. Desperate for an answer! Even their new kit is only a 3/4 output barb, not 1”.

 

[Harpo]

Why can't you glue in a barbed fitting to the union on the supply side?

 

[LBCBJ]

I could but have yet to find a fitting for this. It would need a 3/4” smooth end to glue into the vectra output with a 1” barb. I’ve reached out to Ecotech and they were no help.

 

[KStatefan]

You might have to use a 3/4 x 1 adapter then the insert fitting.

 

[LBCBJ]

You might have to use a 3/4 x 1 adapter then the insert fitting.

Thanks, can try my plumbing store. So whats crazy is that gallery aquatica in AUS and charter aquatics in UK both sell the fitting for this, but they dont ship to the US. It blows my mind that ecotech cant supply this part, frankly, its just dissapointing.

Honestly I may just try to sell it and buy a sicce synra SDC 6.0 that comes with the adapter.

 

[KStatefan]

Thanks, can try my plumbing store. So whats crazy is that gallery aquatica in AUS and charter aquatics in UK both sell the fitting for this, but they dont ship to the US. It blows my mind that ecotech cant supply this part, frankly, its just dissapointing.

Honestly I may just try to sell it and buy a sicce synra SDC 6.0 that comes with the adapter.

I use a SDC 7.0 and 3.0 on my tank and like it.

 

[spsick]

Barb:

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-474-010-1-PVC-Schedule-40-Insert-x-Socket-Adapter

3/4 bushing:

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-437-131-1-x-3-4-PVC-Schedule-40-Spigot-x-Socket-Bushing

Then you just need a 2-3” length of 3/4 pvc

 

[LBCBJ]

Barb:

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-474-010-1-PVC-Schedule-40-Insert-x-Socket-Adapter

3/4 bushing:

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spears-437-131-1-x-3-4-PVC-Schedule-40-Spigot-x-Socket-Bushing

Then you just need a 2-3” length of 3/4 pvc

Thanks for this info, totally missed your reply. I am a plumbing ignoramus. How would this work?

I glue the bushing into the vectra output which is 3/4"? Then does the barb slot into the bushing, which I also glue? Then slide my 1" return flex pipe onto the barb.

 

[spsick]

Thanks for this info, totally missed your reply. I am a plumbing ignoramus. How would this work?

I glue the bushing into the vectra output which is 3/4"? Then does the barb slot into the bushing, which I also glue? Then slide my 1" return flex pipe onto the barb.

it would be:

Vectra output->
2-3” of 3/4” pipe->
bushing->
socket x barb adapter->
tubing

all glued together in a nice tidy stack. I would get a couple of every fitting then you can practice