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Old 11-15-2012, 08:46 PM
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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.
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Old 11-15-2012, 08:55 PM
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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.
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Old 11-15-2012, 09:56 PM
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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
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Old 11-15-2012, 10:30 PM
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:37 PM
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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.
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Old 11-16-2012, 02:16 PM
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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.
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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/
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Old 11-16-2012, 02:39 PM
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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

Home Depot would be the best bet

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Old 11-16-2012, 03:11 PM
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How would I go about making a Gravity feed

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Old 11-16-2012, 03:18 PM
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Bulkhead in bottom of bucket with line going to float valve. Have bucket higher than sump
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