How do I install new (temporary) return pump ?

[mfinn]

You mean you would bypass the actual plumbing ? How would the water get back down into the sump, same way as now ?

You just need a temp return line. The drain would be the existing line(s).
You would also need a couple hose clamps to hold the hose on the hose barb fitting on the pump and one for the return spigot.

 

[mfinn]

just a temporary return setup.

 

[Idech]

You just need a temp return line. The drain would be the existing line(s).
You would also need a couple hose clamps to hold the hose on the hose barb fitting on the pump and one for the return spigot.

Hmm, I’m lost already. I would have to ask someone to help for that. I’ll keep it in mind, thanks.

I also have large bracing on my tank so it would make it harder to do.

 

[backbayreef]

I believe the M2's output is 1". It's unlikely that the threading will work so options:
1. Attach your temp pump to this? I believe that's an 1" barb?
2. Unscrew this section and attach your tubing, also 1"

For both options, yes -- zip tie (or use those clamps) as others suggested. This should be pretty darn easy to do...

 

[JayM]

I have a DCP 10000 in my current tank. It came with a ton of different sized fittings. It's very likely that one of them will fit the current flexible hose that you already have and will install exactly the same as your current pump.

 

[Idech]

I believe the M2's output is 1". It's unlikely that the threading will work so options:
1. Attach your temp pump to this? I believe that's an 1" barb?
2. Unscrew this section and attach your tubing, also 1"

For both options, yes -- zip tie (or use those clamps) as others suggested. This should be pretty darn easy to do...

I like option #2, which looks the easiest. I’m very insecure about installing stuff. Not my forte. I’m better with figuring out technology.

I have a DCP 10000 in my current tank. It came with a ton of different sized fittings. It's very likely that one of them will fit the current flexible hose that you already have and will install exactly the same as your current pump.

I would like that very much ! Crossing fingers…

 

[C_AWOL]

Remove the flexible hose from the vectra barbed fitting and connect it to the jebao you bought which should have a matching size barbed fitting.

Alternatively you can just get a long flexible tube + a return jet/pvc pipe (diy return jet) and run it that way (going from the sump directly to display somewhere) without touching your original return plumbing temporarily.