How to connect to sump?

[gizzo12]

What can I use to connect 1” soft tubing to my sump?

 

[gizzo12]

Is there a type of fitting I can glue on that I can get at a hardware store?

 

[gizzo12]

Or do I even need to connect it? Can it just sit in the area

 

[DCR]

That drilling is made for a 1" bulkhead. The cleanest option is a 1" bulkhead with a threaded connection and a 1" male barb (either straight or 90 degree) to accept the tubing. You can also add a pipe extension below the bulkhead to minimize the splash. Bulkheads are generally available on-line like BRS and some LFS's will carry them. The barbs are sometimes available at hardware stores or can be ordered on-line.

You can just simply insert the vinyl tubing into the opening down into the sock if you prefer, but you will get some additional salt creep.

 

[gizzo12]

That drilling is made for a 1" bulkhead. The cleanest option is a 1" bulkhead with a threaded connection and a 1" male barb (either straight or 90 degree) to accept the tubing. You can also add a pipe extension below the bulkhead to minimize the splash. Bulkheads are generally available on-line like BRS and some LFS's will carry them. The barbs are sometimes available at hardware stores or can be ordered on-line.

You can just simply insert the vinyl tubing into the opening down into the sock if you prefer, but you will get some additional salt creep.

Thank you so much!

 

[gizzo12]

Would something like this work?

 

[Crashnt24]

Would something like this work?

Yes but it doesn't look as nice as this bulkhead. I prefer the smooth glossy sheen over the dull and flat ones, as they are harder to clean.

Plus it's a fraction of home depot's price.