Speedwave DC pumps?

banditpowdercoat · #1 10-05-2013, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

If you hold a threaded pvc coupler steady and level and use some decent force you can get 3 or 4 full turns onto the outlet. Mine is on 4 and very tight. Far enough on to run in sump and still sleep at night. Love mine!

Just got one today from JL And same issue with outlet! I can't get a fitting on it. Mine will be external on my closed loop. I'm kinda mad. Can't find any fitting anywhere in town that fits, My CL is down now as my Dolphin packed it in. No time to send it back to JL either, as I leave Wed for 3 weeks in camp

The Grizz · #2 10-05-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Just got one today from JL And same issue with outlet! I can't get a fitting on it. Mine will be external on my closed loop. I'm kinda mad. Can't find any fitting anywhere in town that fits, My CL is down now as my Dolphin packed it in. No time to send it back to JL either, as I leave Wed for 3 weeks in camp

1 1/4" fitting will fit but you have to file the first couple threads down a but to get the fitting to successfully thread on. I have done it on 8 dc pumps so far with no leaking, as you can see on pg. 25 post #250 on my 300 build.

banditpowdercoat · #3 10-05-2013, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

1 1/4" fitting will fit but you have to file the first couple threads down a but to get the fitting to successfully thread on. I have done it on 8 dc pumps so far with no leaking.

OK, You mean taper it a bit, right? Checking here and ya it's straight threads not a taper NPT thread.

The Grizz · #4 10-05-2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

OK, You mean taper it a bit, right? Checking here and ya it's straight threads not a taper NPT thread.

Exactly, the first thread needs to be filed down to create a leading edge. It takes a bit of work and patience but can be done.

banditpowdercoat · #5 10-05-2013, 03:05 AM

OK Thx. I'm always really good at improvising and figuring things out. It's my career as a troubleshooting Instrumentation tech. But I get freaked a lil cause my tank is like with barely any flow, just a couple WP25's right now

banditpowdercoat · #6 10-05-2013, 03:43 AM

Thx Grizz!!! It worked. Yes, now for a shopping list for tomorrow. Tried the pump in the bathtub. Yeah she got some flow. Now wonder if I can hook it to my Apex?

The Grizz · #7 10-05-2013, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

Thx Grizz!!! It worked. Yes, now for a shopping list for tomorrow. Tried the pump in the bathtub. Yeah she got some flow. Now wonder if I can hook it to my Apex?

Any time Dan, glad I could supply a helpful tip.