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don.ald 11-15-2012 08:46 PM

Gravity feed top off help
 
So how do I connect this feed line to my water source?
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=esh-fvalve
Need some kind of mini bulkhead and push connect.
Would use a bucket to hold top off water.
R.

Canuckgod420 11-15-2012 08:55 PM

John Quest makes a fitting thats treaded on 1 end 1/4 hose fitting on other. I have used 1 for years in a bucket. All I did was drill a hole slightly smaller that the threading, thread it in and silicone the crap out of it. You can get those fittings at Andrew Sheret.

gregzz4 11-15-2012 09:56 PM

I believe Rob means something like this from Home Depot
They also come in 90s

You might also consider a shut-off valve
They have them as well

don.ald 11-15-2012 10:30 PM

Thanks

molotov 11-16-2012 01:37 PM

I have that exact same setup also using gravity. Do you have PVC coming from your reservoir? Send a picture and I'll try to do the same.

don.ald 11-16-2012 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molotov (Post 764596)
I have that exact same setup also using gravity. Do you have PVC coming from your reservoir? Send a picture and I'll try to do the same.

If your asking me for a pic?? I don't have one. I have not created the top off yet! It's in the planning phase.

Seriak 11-16-2012 02:36 PM

When I had one, I just drilled a hole and put the tube into my container and gooped/silicone the crap out of it. Worked for years. Today I would just by a bulkhead.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalo...t/view/id/941/

don.ald 11-16-2012 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seriak (Post 764606)
When I had one, I just drilled a hole and put the tube into my container and gooped/silicone the crap out of it. Worked for years. Today I would just by a bulkhead.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalo...t/view/id/941/

I like it, but shipping would be $20:cry:

Home Depot would be the best bet

SpikeJones 11-16-2012 03:11 PM

How would I go about making a Gravity feed

Thanks

Proteus 11-16-2012 03:18 PM

Bulkhead in bottom of bucket with line going to float valve. Have bucket higher than sump


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