New return pump, but return hose does not fit?

[panamaed117]

Hello All,

I am replacing my return pump and notice that my return hose is smaller then the fittings on my new pump. I have a waterbox reef 55. I can't replace the hose, or it wont fit on the return line back to the display tank. I was wondering do I need to go to a hardware store and fix my plumbing to work with my new pump?

 

[lapin]

Yes. Look for some sort of screw on reducer . Something like this
https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?p_id=&product=Barb-Adapters-Threaded

 

[Lonely reefer's]

How big is the size difference,Sometime soak the old hose in hot water will work

 

[NowGlazeIT]

@lapin nailed it. A pvc reducing coupler is what your looking for!

 

[panamaed117]

thank you all. I found the part I needed at a LFS. They had some extra reduce fittings, perfect for my pump. My new Syncra 6 is now humming and I have flow back in my tank.

 

[britnicole1724]

Hello All,

I am replacing my return pump and notice that my return hose is smaller then the fittings on my new pump. I have a waterbox reef 55. I can't replace the hose, or it wont fit on the return line back to the display tank. I was wondering do I need to go to a hardware store and fix my plumbing to work with my new pump?

Would what was suggested work for the opposite problem?? My syncra fitting is smaller than the hose ‍

 

[Peace River]

Typically I take one of a few options with hoses that are slightly smaller/larger than the barb - change the fitting, change the hose, or heat the end of the hose to make it pliable then slide over a slightly large barb or use zip ties to cinch on to a slightly smaller barb.