Various 6 plumbing question

[choss]

Hello,

I have a quick question. I am trying to plumb my reef octopus varios 6 pump to a 3/4" return line. I purchased 3/4" flex hose from BRS and in looking at the pump's return spigot (supplied with the pump) - it looks more like it is 1" wide. I was able to attach the flexible hose to it (using warm water). Picture attached.

IMG_9645 by choerenz, on Flickr

The other end I was planning on attaching to a 3/4" adaptor spigot I also purchased at BRS.

IMG_8336 by choerenz, on Flickr

Will this work?

 

[293482398]

With my Varios-4 I used a similar PVC adapter to replace the Red Sea one on the return line, used a few wraps of teflon tape, but not too much. I used the 3/4" silicon tubing from BRS. My memory is that it was an easy attachment on the pump and way too lose with the Red Sea adapter.

I used Hose Clamps on both sides, the two little fishes plastic one on the return and a regular stainless steel clamp on the return line.

 

[choss]

so the top picture is the adaptor they supplied with the pump. It is slightly bigger than the barb in the second picture. The 3/4" hose I was able to get on it is very tight - I have a plastic hose clamp as well. I'm not concerned about it slipping off. I was more concerned about whether such a hose would break down over time if its too stretched.

 

[theMeat]

If it’s a snug fit it will work

 

[choss]

cool. that is what I thought too. Thanks for the help!

 

[bif24701]

3/4" is going to cut back your flow a lot.

 

[choss]

yes I know. I have 1700 GPH on a 96 so I think I'll be fine.