Plumbing question

[yesjenks]

I received my my new return pump today (mag9). The suft plumbing tube was 3/4 inch i think was to small for the mag. I had some 1inch I think housing lying around that I decided to use. Only problem was that it was to big for the blue piece (see picture) the connected the return hose to the tank. I put a (medal thing in the picture) on the hose and tightened it. Turned on the pump for a minute to see if it would run without leaking and so far so good. Could this work long term? Or am I an idiot for even trying??

Thank you for your comments!

 

[thirty5]

I would not do that... Either get the right size tube, or get a new reducer (part that screws onto the pump). They sell them at homedepot.

I would be afraid that if the vinyl starts to get a little stiff you may have a problem since you are basically pinching the hose.

And that metal thing is a "hose clamp"

 

[skene]

^ to reiterate... the hose will become dry from the salt running through it... better to just get something that will fit properly.. You want to avoid any unfortunate accidents. Especially the kind that you can avoid if you do it properly.

 

[yesjenks]

Thanks guys!

Thirty5 the reducer attaches to the spout of the pump? Making the area smaller for a smaller hose? Or, the reducer attaches to the tank where I connect the hose to?

 

[thirty5]

I believe that the Mag 9 is 3/4 out. Which is standard for returns. did you do that to both sides of the hose??? or just the pump end?

I would just get 3/4 hose. and use proper size. But still use the hose clamps on it!!!!

 

[yesjenks]

Problem is return on the tank is 1/4 of an inch. Does anyone know what that (blue) piece is called? And, how i'd go about replacing it?

 

[thirty5]

It is a barbed fitting.. Hard to tell exactly which one you are talking about. But HomeDepot carries barbed fittings..

 

[rkaragozler]

That looks like a 90 degree barb fitting, made by lifeguard aquatics. it also seems it is glued from the pic, if it is you would have to change the whole bulkhead. And are you sure it's 1/4". I think it's 1/2 or 3/4.

 

[yesjenks]

Unfortunately I'm not 100% sure of the size. I'll measure later and post my findings.

 

[yesjenks]

Ok, you guys were right. The barb fitting is 3/4 of an inch. I'm using a flexible hose that is 1inch. Question is, the out of the mag9 is 3/4 inch but the the threads make even an 1" hose a very tight fit. Is there an adapter to the out of a mag 9?

 

[thirty5]

What do you mean an adapter. Uyou want to run 3/4 return right???

Ok, you guys were right. The barb fitting is 3/4 of an inch. I'm using a flexible hose that is 1inch. Question is, the out of the mag9 is 3/4 inch but the the threads make even an 1" hose a very tight fit. Is there an adapter to the out of a mag 9?

Sent from my Piece of crap Sprint Epic

 

[yesjenks]

Yes, I want to run a 3/4 return. Here is a a few pictures that explain my dilemma.

The green flex hose is 3/4. The return from the pump is 3/4. If i held my hose all day it would fit. However, it wont fit permanently on the out of the pump. Am I being clear?

 

[thirty5]

Yes, I want to run a 3/4 return. Here is a a few pictures that explain my dilemma.

The green flex hose is 3/4. The return from the pump is 3/4. If i held my hose all day it would fit. However, it wont fit permanently on the out of the pump. Am I being clear?

LOL!!

Goto home depot and get one of these....

get a 3/4 X 3/4

 

[yesjenks]

Do you know what that's called? barb?

Thanks Thirty5!

 

[thirty5]

barbed fitting. It is in the plumbing section. Just take your phone with you and show them the pic LOL

 

[rkaragozler]

the reason why your hose wont fit is because its metric, that hose is made by eheim.
If you don't want to spend the money on a barb fitting is, boil a cup of water, and submerse 2" of the hose in it for about 2 min, it will get very soft, then you can fit it over the threads of the mag, then complete with a plastic clamp.
PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL AS BOILING WATER WILL SCOLD YOU.

 

[yesjenks]

Picked up the barb. Thanks Thirty5!!!

rkaragozler I let it sit in regular hot tap water last night for about 5 minutes and it didn't work. Never thought to boil it. Good to know. Thank you!!

 

[thirty5]

Did you happen to pick up any teflon tape?? White tape stuff that you wrap around the threads???? Really should use that to make sure that you have no leaks..

 

[yesjenks]

Surprisingly, I thought of that.

Thank you!

 

[thirty5]

Good Job!!!!!!!