APEX Core 20 pump connection help

[ShaggyRS6]

Hi guys, do you knowing i need anything extra, like I did with my Ecotech pump to connect the tubing on my Waterbox plumbing to it? I think it’s 1 inch flexible hose. Or do I have the fitments just to join right up?

 

[User1]

Not sure what exactly you may need but it includes a union. I've added their info and product page below. Side note the Cor 15 and 20 both do. I have three of them 2x 15's and a 20. Love the pumps. Pretty dang rock solid and built like a truck. The body is really well built.

Note from the page:
INCLUDED FITTINGS
The COR comes complete with all the fittings necessary for most aquarium configurations (0.75″ output, 1.0″ input). But we’ve also included a 1.25” union for the output so you can connect the pump in a manner that will result in the least amount of head loss. Plumb your main return-line in 1.25″ and get the full potential of the COR pump – as much as 50% or more flow!


Here is the product page:
https://www.neptunesystems.com/products/expansion-modules/cor-20/

 

[ShaggyRS6]

Not sure what exactly you may need but it includes a union. I've added their info and product page below. Side note the Cor 15 and 20 both do. I have three of them 2x 15's and a 20. Love the pumps. Pretty dang rock solid and built like a truck. The body is really well built.

Note from the page:
INCLUDED FITTINGS
The COR comes complete with all the fittings necessary for most aquarium configurations (0.75″ output, 1.0″ input). But we’ve also included a 1.25” union for the output so you can connect the pump in a manner that will result in the least amount of head loss. Plumb your main return-line in 1.25″ and get the full potential of the COR pump – as much as 50% or more flow!


Here is the product page:
https://www.neptunesystems.com/products/expansion-modules/cor-20/

Thanks! With the ECOTECH I had to cut some plastic PVC, glue that into the union? Then put the flexible hose over that. I am assuming I will need to do the same?

 

[User1]

Thanks! With the ECOTECH I had to cut some plastic PVC, glue that into the union? Then put the flexible hose over that. I am assuming I will need to do the same?

It is a union, smooth on the inside. No barb if that is what you mean. So if you are using silicon or flex that attaches to a barb then yes, probably. I'm using solid pvc so not sure I'm a good person to ask. If you haven't maybe also check the official Neptune forum on their portal - there is some good info there maybe they have covered this.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

 

[ShaggyRS6]

It is a union, smooth on the inside. No barb if that is what you mean. So if you are using silicon or flex that attaches to a barb then yes, probably. I'm using solid pvc so not sure I'm a good person to ask. If you haven't maybe also check the official Neptune forum on their portal - there is some good info there maybe they have covered this.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Thanks !

 

[NPD_289]

I just glued in a 3/4 inch barb into the 1 inch fitting.

 

[ShaggyRS6]

I just glued in a 3/4 inch barb into the 1 inch fitting.

Where you get that ?

 

[NPD_289]

Where you get that ?

The LFS had them available when I purchased the pump. I believe BRS might have them available.

 

[ShaggyRS6]

The LFS had them available when I purchased the pump. I believe BRS might have them available.

Is 3/4 to one inch or just 3/4

 

[NPD_289]

Is 3/4 to one inch or just 3/4

It was 3/4 to one inch slip

 

[ShaggyRS6]

It was 3/4 to one inch slip

Nice ! Ordered!

 

[thecodingart]

It was 3/4 to one inch slip

I’m guessing one of these? Plus a one inch to 3/4 reducer?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/gray-male-pipe-adapter-spigot-x-barb.html

 

[SaulReef]

I just glued in a 3/4 inch barb into the 1 inch fitting.

Hi! Was that strainer included with the purchase? Mine didn’t come with one!