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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Reefman, Mar 17, 2013.

  1. Reefman

    Reefman Inactive User

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    I have a Eheim 1250 I am trying to plumb up as a return, Howe the fitting coming off the pump is 3/8 threads, but Lowes/Menards doesn't seem to carry anything that small in the PVC aisles, I checked other options and nothing seems to work.
    So I need 3/8 threaded to 1/2 inch slip fitting a pipe..
    Thanks
     
  2. nickbuol Here fishy, fishy, fishy...

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    Marion, IA
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    I did some quick Googling and this seems to be a common problem. A lot of people seem to have had trouble with that 3/8" side of it. Might need to be an internet purchase.

    A number of people ended up going to USPlastic.com and getting two pieces:

    The first is a "reducer" to go form 3/8" up to 1/2" and then a 1/2" threaded to 1/2" slip

    http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24877&clickid=redirect

    Of note though, it really isn't 3/8" either. It is metric and 3/8" will work with some teflon tape.

    Here are a couple of threads about it and the 1250 and 1260 pumps:

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=879630

    http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=734674

    I'd do more digging, but I am already a couple of minutes late from driving part way to Des Moines...
     
  3. Reefman

    Reefman Inactive User

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    I appreciate the assistance in this matter, I knew there would be something online, just needed to know what direction to look..
    Thanks
     

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