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| Author: | cockroach [ Oct 15th, '08, 07:11 ] |
| Post subject: | GB auto siphon connection |
Hi, its me the newguy again. I have recycled plastic tubs for GBs, I want to cut a hole in the bottom of the side for the loop auto siphon. What connection (cheap) can I use to attach the auto siphon to the GB. I thought about just cutting a hole and siliconing a regular irrigation connection but silicon isn't strong enough to hold, so you really need something that has a thread on each end so you can screw it tight from both sides. If any of that makes any sense can someone please suggest an option. Thanks. |
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| Author: | elefant [ Oct 15th, '08, 07:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
cut loose at the local hardware or plumbing supplies  one of those fittins that has a hex nut each side be the go should be cheap just love perussing all the interesting bits available  maybe recyclers and scrounge fitting on an old toilet cystern 
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| Author: | hygicell [ Oct 15th, '08, 07:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
hygicell wrote: hannahbanana wrote: TCL, can you find the uniseals in stores or do you have to order them off the internet? this is the manufacturer of uniseals: http://www.injectionplasticsmfg.com/products.asp see the bottom of the page fitting instructions: http://www.uniseal.co.nz/installation.html and this is the worldwide distributor: http://www.aussieglobe.com/uniseal3.htm they will send you a price list frank greetings frank |
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| Author: | Food&Fish [ Oct 15th, '08, 07:54 ] | |||
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection | |||
cockroach wrote: Hi, its me the newguy again. I have recycled plastic tubs for GBs, I want to cut a hole in the bottom of the side for the loop auto siphon. What connection (cheap) can I use to attach the auto siphon to the GB. I thought about just cutting a hole and siliconing a regular irrigation connection but silicon isn't strong enough to hold, so you really need something that has a thread on each end so you can screw it tight from both sides. If any of that makes any sense can someone please suggest an option. Thanks. here is what i use from bunnings theres all different kinds some with a thread some not
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| Author: | himzol [ Oct 15th, '08, 12:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
Sounds to me like you are after a threaded barb fitting |
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| Author: | Outbackozzie [ Oct 15th, '08, 18:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
I use something similar to FF. |
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| Author: | Delgrade [ Oct 15th, '08, 22:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
i used poly fittings to make my own bulkhead fittings i cut 2 of the hex nuts of a Tee then used a non tapered nipple ( think it was actualy a retic riser made of endless threaded poly ) and a flat O ring washer from a toilet seal kit that i had in my box of tricks. sealed up nicely without using a spanner or any silicone Cheers Pete |
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| Author: | creative1 [ Oct 15th, '08, 22:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 15th, '08, 22:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
Had a bit of a problem sealing a couple of those tubs... when I interconnected them... Went to my local hydro shop... and picked up some stuff that does the job perfectly ... "Flood & Drain" set ... comes in 19mm or 25mm ... Attachment: 100_1349 (Medium).JPG [ 33.57 KiB | Viewed 5157 times ] That's a threaded 19mm "Tub outlet" (with rubber washer).... a 19mm "Tub outlet extension"... a 19mm "Tub outlet screen"... Together.... with extension... Attachment: 100_1350 (Medium).JPG [ 34.94 KiB | Viewed 5156 times ] Without extension... Attachment: 100_1351 (Medium).JPG [ 38.39 KiB | Viewed 5150 times ] |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 15th, '08, 22:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
Or ... you can use a 19mm/25mm joiner and a 19mm/25mm tophat gromett ... Attachment: 100_1352 (Medium).JPG [ 32.67 KiB | Viewed 5165 times ] Attachment: 100_1353 (Medium).JPG [ 38.15 KiB | Viewed 5172 times ] Grommet on the inside of the tub to outside... joiner inserted into grommet... Attachment: 100_1354 (Medium).JPG [ 35.21 KiB | Viewed 5170 times ] |
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| Author: | DanDMan [ Oct 15th, '08, 22:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
My vote is for uniseals, but I have used rubber washers, male, and female pvc fittings too. |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 15th, '08, 23:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
Yep ... I'd certainly go the uniseals for any pipe connections... The stuff above is cheap and effective for hose type loop siphons... |
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| Author: | cockroach [ Oct 16th, '08, 08:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
RupertofOZ wrote: Had a bit of a problem sealing a couple of those tubs... when I interconnected them... Went to my local hydro shop... and picked up some stuff that does the job perfectly ... "Flood & Drain" set ... comes in 19mm or 25mm ... Thanks for the help everyone. I spent some time a bunnies, and got some attacments that seem to work but this stuf Rupert is perfect for what I was looking for. Where, or whats a hydro shop. I want to go to one of those mate? |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Oct 16th, '08, 08:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
A "Hydroponics" shop cockroach....  ... not sure where you are....but maybe "D-Bay Hydroponics" in Deception Bay??..Or you could buy online... try this guy... http://stores.ebay.com.au/Discount-Hydroponic-Supplies |
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| Author: | cockroach [ Oct 16th, '08, 09:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GB auto siphon connection |
RupertofOZ wrote: A "Hydroponics" shop cockroach.... ... Of coarse mate, sorry I'm a bit slow sometimes. Thanks for the heads up. |
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