How to connect inlet with pump (for Refugium)

Wind · 10/21/2019, 01:18 AM

Hi,

I have a HOB Refugium which requires a pump, as such I am looking to connect a Sicce pump, or any pump that would fit the following inlet.

I am unsure what to get as both the inlet and the Sicce pump are different. Do I need to reduce the inlet with some bushing, or pvc, or plastic hose? I want to be able to dettach for cleaning as well. I'm not too familiar with plumbing parts.

The inlet looks like it's 1/2 inch? Am I measuring it correctly?

Thanks.

mcgyvr · 10/21/2019, 04:37 AM

Your google images aren't working..
Try posting/attaching the images directly here...

Wind · 10/21/2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Your google images aren't working..
Try posting/attaching the images directly here...

ok, sorry about that. any tips to resizing? or should i find a different host?

LQT · 10/21/2019, 08:46 PM

How much flow is required for your HOB refugium? I know the Sicce 1.5 pushes 358 gph and uses a 1/2” barb connection.

Wind · 10/21/2019, 10:55 PM

Okay, Here is the pic.

Yes, I think 200-350 GPH is no problem. The issue is getting the connection fitted between the 2.

The inlet is part of the unit, so I can't change that, but I could probably use different pumps to try, but I still don't know what to use to connect 2 different sizes?

Thanks

mcgyvr · 10/22/2019, 04:34 AM

Looks to me like you can likely find vinyl tubing that fits over the inlet and onto the larger barb section of the pump fitting.. No reducing needed.. Just use 2 stainless hose clamps on the tubing to secure it..
Voila... simple..

Wind · 10/22/2019, 11:23 AM

Thanks. I will go Home Depot and see. For the clamps, would lock ties be better?

mcgyvr · 10/22/2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wind

Thanks. I will go Home Depot and see. For the clamps, would lock ties be better?

IF your connections will be underwater and the possibilities of a leak actually causing a flood or other issues then cable ties would be ok..
If not I recommend hose clamps..

SantaMonica · 10/27/2019, 08:20 PM

If the hose is a tight fit, put the end in boiling water for a few seconds first. If even more help is needed, put a very thin layer of olive oil or butter on it first.

10/21/2019, 01:18 AM	#1
Wind Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In an extension Posts: 1,378	How to connect inlet with pump (for Refugium) Hi, I have a HOB Refugium which requires a pump, as such I am looking to connect a Sicce pump, or any pump that would fit the following inlet. I am unsure what to get as both the inlet and the Sicce pump are different. Do I need to reduce the inlet with some bushing, or pvc, or plastic hose? I want to be able to dettach for cleaning as well. I'm not too familiar with plumbing parts. The inlet looks like it's 1/2 inch? Am I measuring it correctly? Thanks. Last edited by Wind; 10/21/2019 at 01:27 AM.

10/21/2019, 04:37 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Your google images aren't working.. Try posting/attaching the images directly here... __________________ Who me?

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LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	How much flow is required for your HOB refugium? I know the Sicce 1.5 pushes 358 gph and uses a 1/2” barb connection. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

10/22/2019, 04:34 AM	#6
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Looks to me like you can likely find vinyl tubing that fits over the inlet and onto the larger barb section of the pump fitting.. No reducing needed.. Just use 2 stainless hose clamps on the tubing to secure it.. Voila... simple.. __________________ Who me?

10/27/2019, 08:20 PM	#9
SantaMonica Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, California, USA Posts: 2,511	If the hose is a tight fit, put the end in boiling water for a few seconds first. If even more help is needed, put a very thin layer of olive oil or butter on it first. __________________ Inventor of the easy-to-DIY upflow scrubber, and also the waterfall scrubber that everyone loves to build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1424843

10/22/2019, 11:23 AM	#7
Wind Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In an extension Posts: 1,378	Thanks. I will go Home Depot and see. For the clamps, would lock ties be better?