How to plumb calcium reactor off sump return

[smokinreefer]

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.

[BlueTang<3]

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

[mark]

I just threaded a JG fitting into a cap

[WarDog]

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.

[Ryanerickson]

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.

[smokinreefer]

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...