Quick disconnects?

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 10:46 AM

We all know that normal aquarium maintenance (water changes, algae removal, replacing chemical media, water testing, skimmer cleaning, pump cleaning...etc.) is time consuming at best and anything that makes it easier is priceless! My quandry (at this moment) is removing my return pump and skimmer pump for routine cleaning (which I dread worse than a dentist appt). As it is now, removing the pumps is easy but installing them is very difficult and requires a ton of patience and 3 hands

My space-challenged sump is the main draw back but replacing it is not an option right now...... so... if I could install some sort of 'quick disconnects' on the hoses so I could install them easier, I would clean them more often.

I was thinking about using the garden hose type of quick disconnects. Are there any other options? I researched the magnum filter quick disconnects but those are made for 1" hoses and mine are 3/4"

Any ideas?

KimPossible · 01-28-2006, 11:02 AM

Hmmmmm, dunno, but I'l look around

Yarr · 01-28-2006, 11:36 AM

You should be able ot get snap lock fittings from an industrial irrigation supplier..
barring that you might be able to find something from a garden supplier. just hav eto make sure that any metal parts, depending on brand of fitting, are made of stainless steel.. duh

wooddood · 01-28-2006, 11:36 AM

doni try useing unions on the plumbing going to and from you equipment, quick and easy disconnects.

dave.

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the replies

Dave.. got a link?... remember I am plumbing-challenged

Yarr · 01-28-2006, 11:54 AM

also have a tap placed in the line so u can turn it off and take the pump out without water EVERYWHERE!

wooddood · 01-28-2006, 11:55 AM

tyou can get em any lowes or home depot or hardware store.

http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52...on-601771.aspx

dave.

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 12:21 PM

I got it!! For each hose, I'll use one 3/4" female union, with a male 3/4" insert fitting (MPT - hose barb) on the ends. Then all I will have to do is screw the union to connect/disconnect!! Perfect... I can do that with one hand

Barcochris · 01-28-2006, 12:24 PM

You will love them, I put unions everywere that i could think of. I can remove any section of plumbig with out touching everthing else.

mps9506 · 01-28-2006, 12:38 PM

Everyone of my pumps and bulkheads has unions before and after. Very worthwhile investment.

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 01:25 PM

I just placed my order! This will be great!! THanks!

wooddood · 01-28-2006, 01:48 PM

doni's gonna be a plumber lol, naw it's pretty easy you can handle it i'm sure. good luck d.

dave.

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 02:00 PM

LOL.... yeah, I am easing into this plumbing stuff.... but no matter what my pants will always fit and I'll never let my crack show.

mkpaulson · 01-28-2006, 02:14 PM

Here's a couple of pics of my plumbing for the pumps, if you put a ball valve before the union on the intake side and a ball valve after the union on the discharge side all you have to do is close the valve and unplug the pump to remove it, no need of draining the sump or any of water lines.

Woodstock · 01-28-2006, 02:21 PM

Excellent. Thanks for the pictures Mark!

01-28-2006, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Quick disconnects? We all know that normal aquarium maintenance (water changes, algae removal, replacing chemical media, water testing, skimmer cleaning, pump cleaning...etc.) is time consuming at best and anything that makes it easier is priceless! My quandry (at this moment) is removing my return pump and skimmer pump for routine cleaning (which I dread worse than a dentist appt). As it is now, removing the pumps is easy but installing them is very difficult and requires a ton of patience and 3 hands My space-challenged sump is the main draw back but replacing it is not an option right now...... so... if I could install some sort of 'quick disconnects' on the hoses so I could install them easier, I would clean them more often. I was thinking about using the garden hose type of quick disconnects. Are there any other options? I researched the magnum filter quick disconnects but those are made for 1" hoses and mine are 3/4" Any ideas? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-28-2006, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Quick disconnects? Hmmmmm, dunno, but I'l look around __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

01-28-2006, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? You should be able ot get snap lock fittings from an industrial irrigation supplier.. barring that you might be able to find something from a garden supplier. just hav eto make sure that any metal parts, depending on brand of fitting, are made of stainless steel.. duh __________________ updating

01-28-2006, 11:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? doni try useing unions on the plumbing going to and from you equipment, quick and easy disconnects. dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-28-2006, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Quick disconnects? Thanks for the replies Dave.. got a link?... remember I am plumbing-challenged __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-28-2006, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yarr Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 605 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? also have a tap placed in the line so u can turn it off and take the pump out without water EVERYWHERE! __________________ updating

01-28-2006, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? tyou can get em any lowes or home depot or hardware store. http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52...on-601771.aspx dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-28-2006, 12:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Quick disconnects? I got it!! For each hose, I'll use one 3/4" female union, with a male 3/4" insert fitting (MPT - hose barb) on the ends. Then all I will have to do is screw the union to connect/disconnect!! Perfect... I can do that with one hand __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Barcochris Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? You will love them, I put unions everywere that i could think of. I can remove any section of plumbig with out touching everthing else.

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mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? Everyone of my pumps and bulkheads has unions before and after. Very worthwhile investment. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

01-28-2006, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Quick disconnects? I just placed my order! This will be great!! THanks! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-28-2006, 01:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Quick disconnects? doni's gonna be a plumber lol, naw it's pretty easy you can handle it i'm sure. good luck d. dave. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-28-2006, 02:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Quick disconnects? LOL.... yeah, I am easing into this plumbing stuff.... but no matter what my pants will always fit and I'll never let my crack show. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-28-2006, 02:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Quick disconnects? Excellent. Thanks for the pictures Mark! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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