Modifying an Aqua Ultraviolet

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

Has anyone modded their HOB UV. This was for my last tank and HOB worked fine for it, but it will not work for my current setup. I need to do some plumbing.

 

[exnisstech]

I'm not sure how you would go about plumbing that. I have the same unit but not the hob and my barbs are glued in place.
I did turn mine into a hob recently so I could run it in an AIO but it ain't pretty.

 

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

In looking closer at the housing, it does look like the hang on back compnent is glued onto a straight pipe. I’m debating doing some cutting to get it back to the straight pipe. A tad nervous about that though.

 

[NeutronMan]

Some silicone tubing and a clamp might work.

 

[exnisstech]

In looking closer at the housing, it does look like the hang on back compnent is glued onto a straight pipe. I’m debating doing some cutting to get it back to the straight pipe. A tad nervous about that though.

Ah i see that now. Maybe it will be a size you can glue a slip fit barb onto it. If not I think a hose and clamp would probably work since there will be little to no pressure.

 

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

In looking closer at the housing, it does look like the hang on back compnent is glued onto a straight pipe. I’m debating doing some cutting to get it back to the straight pipe. A tad nervous about that though.

Ah i see that now. Maybe it will be a size you can glue a slip fit barb onto it. If not I think a hose and clamp would probably work since there will be little to no pressure.

Yeah, i think i’m going to try that tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

I can confirm that it is in fact glued onto an outlet tube. Whatever they use for a glue, it is quite strong. I’m gonna have to do some sanding and polishing to clean this up