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Connecting PVC to my water pump.
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Author:  Throwdooc [ Nov 8th, '12, 05:01 ]
Post subject:  Connecting PVC to my water pump.
How do I go about connecting PVC piping to my 183 EcoPlus pump. Any help?

I am currently using a 1/2 Rubber Tubing.
Author:  Raskal311 [ Nov 8th, '12, 05:15 ]
Post subject:  Re: Connecting PVC to my water pump.
Does the barb fitting screw off? if so replace it with a pvc slip/tread. If not get a barg to slip adapter.
Author:  Throwdooc [ Nov 8th, '12, 10:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: Connecting PVC to my water pump.
Any idea where to find those pieces. Since the pump uses a 3/8 piece I need to be able to open that to a 1/2 in or whatever slip.
Author:  DrLuke [ Nov 8th, '12, 11:36 ]
Post subject:  Re: Connecting PVC to my water pump.
I used an irritation reducing bushing to go from threaded PVC to smaller threaded irrigation barb. All parts available at the B (homedepot equivalent) but you have to visit different sections. Just make sure u are using the right threads in the right parts.
Author:  RupertofOZ [ Nov 8th, '12, 19:56 ]
Post subject:  Re: Connecting PVC to my water pump.
DrLuke wrote:
I used an irritation reducing bushing.

Got to get myself one of those... so many things irritating me lately... :mrgreen:
Author:  Raskal311 [ Nov 8th, '12, 22:56 ]
Post subject:  Re: Connecting PVC to my water pump.
If its as simple as removing the current barb fitting and replacing it with a PVC (male thread to female slip) fitting then any hardware store should have it. But if you need barb adapters try Lowes or Ace hardware they carry a decent supply of barb fittings. You can also try a tropical fish store, they work on pumps like these regularly and should have what you need.
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