Varios 8 plumbing

[TX_Punisher]

the new Varios 8 runs a 1.25" return. They provide a barb fitting and two slip type fittings both 1.25" exit. I've got a Red Sea 750 and for some reason Red Sea used a 3/4" return!

I've got 10ft of 1.25" pvc but my question is what's the best way to reduce down to a 3/4" barb? I'll eventually hard plumb it once I take a better look at the Red Sea fittings.

Thanks for any info.

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

I would get an 1 1/4 x 3/4 slip x thread bushing, and put it into which ever fitting made the most sense in your plumbing route then get a 3/4 male thread by barb fitting.

I could be missing something though. But I believe this will work for you, if I've understood correctly.

 

[TX_Punisher]

That's what I was looking for. My local box stores do not have them. I guess I'll check a plumbing supply on Monday or wed.

 

[moseley75]

You'll probably have to install two reducers. 1 1/4 x 1 then 1 x 3/4.

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

You'll probably have to install two reducers. 1 1/4 x 1 then 1 x 3/4.

It's possible, but they make the 1/ 1/4 by 3/4 bushings.
Hopefully he can get away with just one. ;)

 

[TX_Punisher]

Thanks. I'll see if I can find one at a specialty shop and then I guess the screw in barb at Lowes.

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

I've found screw in barbs at different fish stores. They should carry your bushing at lowes, Home Depot, ace hardware and other such hardware stores.

Best of luck!

 

[TX_Punisher]

Couldn't find the right bushings at either box store. Not sure what my local ace has for pvc fittings.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Nothing at Ace. Have to try a plumbing supply tomorrow.

 

[TX_Punisher]

Got it.

 

[TexasTodd]

Just trying this pump out. You still like it? Any issues?

 

[EHaddad]

Do you have pictures of the finished product? I am dealing with the same situation right now same pump and same tank @TX_Punisher

 

[K7BMG]

Do you have pictures of the finished product? I am dealing with the same situation right now same pump and same tank @TX_Punisher

you might want to see what I have found out with reducing the size of plumbing.
Thread here:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/tank-turn-over-with-a-twist.535651/

I would not advise stepping down to 3/4. YMMV

 

[TX_Punisher]

It’s too much pump for any rs reefer. The 6 is a better fit. I had to change it just recently. Bush down to 1”. A little messy here. Like another member, I simply machined down the 1” red piping to mate to the Red Sea return plumbing and glued it up. I’ll add another union down the line. I had a hose clamp in the mix before and had my ICP come back with high metal results. The clamp was rusted so I decided to make the switch seeing I had the materials sitting around. Not he prettiest right now but it works.