How to plumb calcium reactor off sump return
hey,
i'm trying to figure out how to plumb my calcium reactor input/feed (1/4") from my sump return manifold (1" pvc) - I gather I need some type of reducer to get down to 1/4" - a 1/4" quick connect valve (to control the flow rate) the 1/4" valve is easy enough, HD carries the JG type quick connect ones. but is there such a thing as a 1"pvc to 1/4" quick connect reducer? thanks. |
I went 1 inch to 3/4 inch reducer, then from the 3/4 inch reducer put gate valve to accurately control flow. Put a 3/4 to 1/2 inch adapter off that and then threaded one of the 1/4 inch quick connect valves into that. Get it got it good:)
If I get energetic I can take a picture |
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Try to find a fitting called a 'bushing'. Not sure if HD has them, but most plumbing suppliers should (like Noble, {Lougheed at Blue Mtn}).
Mark has one in his picture just before the valve. They take up far less room than a few reducers in line. Don't think they make a 1" to 1/4", but you could go 1" to 1/2" and 1/2" to 1/4" fer sure. |
I tried doing this same thing run my ca reactor with my return I only used the 1/4 jg valve to controll flow. It did not work just no control either to fast or too slow flow I would assume the larger valve would help with that issue. By the way it sure looks like a ball valve not gate. I run mine off a syphon now works good for me more control it still not perfect Peristaltic pump is idea but more money.
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Thanks for all the suggestions and tips.
I'll try make it out to a plumbing store soon. Thinking, put in a bushing, gate valve, another bushing down to 1/4" and then a JG type connector... |
I used bushings and had a JG fitting that screwed into the bushing. Worked fine for years. The JG ball valves are not the best for fine adjustments. I used to run my reactor wide open so it wasn't an issue. Now I don't run a reactor and I sleep better at night... LoL.
Cheers, Tim |
the only issue is by using a ball valve you don't have a very good adjustability as its oening is not linear, try find a "flow controle valve" which idealy would be a needle valve or in worst case a diaphram or gate valve (last two not really flow control valves but still better than using aball valve)
Steve |
Ok so I used a bushing to drop to 1/2"
Then threaded in a 1/2 to 1/4" quick connect Now all I need is the valve... I have a JG ball valve, but from all the input here, looks like what I need is a needle valve. Now I've sourced out some, but all from the US. And these things aren't cheap! $20-25USD +shipping... Any ideas for a local source? I'll call Sheret tomorrow. |
I use a JG ball valve, no issues at all. Output from the reactor is controlled via an irrigation drip valve, and that provides more than enough control.
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