Which OD plastic clamp for Eheim 1260? [Archive]

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The Saltman

02/02/2008, 06:01 PM

Hi guys,

I'm going to be hooking up a Eheim 1260 in sump and am going to be using a plastic clamp.
However, I'm not sure which OD to order. The clamps are listed below.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=8999&Nty=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All&pc=1&N=0&Ntt=plastic%20clamps&Np=1

The Saltman

02/02/2008, 06:03 PM

btw, the outake size on the Eheim 1260 is 5/8"

The Saltman

02/03/2008, 01:34 AM

The Saltman

02/03/2008, 10:43 AM

schneijt

02/03/2008, 12:05 PM

Well, you'll have to use 3/4" tubing on the 1260's output. So, find the plastic clamp that's designed for 3/4" tubing. My guess is you'll want a clamp for tubing with an OD of 1", but make sure the clamp(s) you buy is going to work with 3/4" tubing.

I love my Eheim 1250, but having to deal with U.S. sizes on metric fittings can be a real pain in the butt... Your 1260 is probably going to be a bit easier to plumb than my 1250 was, I think.

-Joe