Help with PVC fitting

[iivory]

Hey reef2reef. I am trying to find out some information in regards to some plumbing stuff. I have a barbed fitting that's 1in and I am trying to figure out what FLEX/SPA PVC size would be used to connect to it. I've tried searching around the internet how ever no luck and from all the sizes that I am seeing @ lowes/homedepot I don't think they will be any justice in me finding the correct fit. Can someone kindly let me know what size they deem would be an appropriate fit.

 

[Big G]

Welcome to R2R! So you are looking to find out what size hose will connect on the barbed end?

 

[iivory]

correct sir. I can measure it and post a pic of the dimensions.

 

[Big G]

Check out this link for Bulk Reef Supply. It's their "plumbing" page. Check out the "Vinyl reinforced hose/tubing" it shows in the description the O.S outside and I.S. inside diameter of the hose.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/braided-nylon-tubing-sold-by-the-foot.html

 

[Big G]

Is this fitting from your pump for connecting to a return line?

 

[iivory]

Is this fitting from your pump for connecting to a return line?

It's going to be coming from my drain to the sump.

 

[iivory]

I am going to gamble with the 1inch and see how it works. Wish me luck.

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[Big G]

Yeah, the vinyl reinforced flex hose is popular among those who don't want to hard plumb with pvc pipe. It can be a little tricky to work with and it helps to warm it up to increase the flexibility of the hose to get the correct bends/angles. It is used both for drain into sump and from pump back into the tank. Or sometimes some like to use a combination of vinyl flex and pvc.

 

[iivory]

I've plumbed with hard PVC before on my drain and the curves and everything else creates a slight trickling noise. I am going to give the soft plumbing a try and see how it works out for the drain.

 

[Big G]

I am going to gamble with the 1inch and see how it works. Wish me luck.

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Need some clamps or zip ties to make sure that hose doesn't pop off in the middle of the night. Yikes! :eek:

 

[iivory]

Haha. Can you imagine. ? That would be a disaster.

 

[Big G]

I've plumbed with hard PVC before on my drain and the curves and everything else creates a slight trickling noise. I am going to give the soft plumbing a try and see how it works out for the drain.

Yes. BRS also has a "soft silicone tubing" that works really well for quieting down both "pump out" and "drain in" situations. It's a bit pricy. I use it. You use doubled zip ties to hold the hose onto the barb fitting. Cheers!

 

[moseley75]

If you use a heat gun and warm the soft tubing it will shrink a bit as it cools and hold w/o using a zip tie.

 

[Shaun Sweeney]

Use a good heat gun and silicone on the barbs for the flex hose. Can't reuse the fitting but it's the only guarantee against leaks.