Will This Work??

[ccombs]

Hey Y'all!

I have 1/4" RODI lines running various places, including going to a Neptune DOS for AWC. I want to keep the ins and outs of the tank very low profile, so I was considering this-

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/auqa...sal-ato-return-bracket-innovative-marine.html

Will this work with standard 1/4" RODI lines or does it need a 1/4" ID and a larger OD, like in the flexible clear plastic tubing?

Finally, will the barb fitting affect the output level of the DOS? I am wondering if it would add resistance to the water and change the output level. I still need to calibrate so I assume it would take that in to account as long as it is in line when I do my calibration.

 

[Brad Miller]

That is for 1/4” ID (internal diameter ) vinyl tubing that is a lot more flexible than the rodi tubing.
The barb will not restrict flow

 

[ccombs]

That is for 1/4” ID (internal diameter ) vinyl tubing that is a lot more flexible than the rodi tubing.
The barb will not restrict flow

If I use this tubing
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...x-10-ft-PVC-Clear-Vinyl-Tube-702098/207144353

And this stem adaptor-
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mur-lok-stem-adapter-tube-x-hose-stem.html

Going to this union-
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mur-lok-ro-straight-union-push-connect.html

Can I then attach to my RODI line?

I wish there was a more streamlined solution.

 

[Brad Miller]

Why not go with a standard type of dosing bracket like this....
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bubble-magus-tube-holder-bracket.html

 

[ccombs]

Why not go with a standard type of dosing bracket like this....
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bubble-magus-tube-holder-bracket.html

As dumb as this might sound, since I have an AIO and these are going in the back, the bend radius of the RODI would stick up higher than I would like to see. If I had a real sump this is what I would have used. The aesthetic side of me won't allow me to use that in this particular application lol.

 

[Brad Miller]

I think the dos comes with tubing that is soft, so it may fit your needs as is, if not, you can always take off the dos fittings and put your own on