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![]() 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.
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![]() 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. |
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![]() 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...
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