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Fishel · 03/01/2007, 02:44 PM

In case anyone else is interested I found these online with the help of another member here in these forums.

I was looking for a low profile\large surface area drain for my 2 closed loop intakes. And it had to be aesthetically pleasing to look at.

I found a 2 inch Spa Drain fitting that fits the bill perfectly for Sequence Darts' 2" intake.

http://www.uspartscenter.com/index.a...PROD&ProdID=48

Hit the drop down and you can choose:

10-6201
or
10-6204 (* extended bulkhead threaded length = 2.25" versus 1.45 for the 6201 above)

Pick your color.

Here is a pdf with the specifications of the fitting:
http://www.hydroairusa.com/pdfSearch/55.pdf

Round Drain Cover = 1.54" thick (this is very slim)
Round Drain Cover = 6" diameter (large surface area to reduce
the possibility of fish being sucked against it.

2.25" threaded length on the bulkhead for the 10-6204 assemby
1.45" threaded length on the bulkhead for the 10-6201 assembly

Both assemblies are 2" slip fittings

* I also asked if a 75mm sized hole will work with the fitting (as cheap 75mm diamond hole saws are readily available from lau*** on ebay). The assembly actually calls for a 2 7/8 inch hole = 73.02mm. He said it would work.

I ordered the Black extended fitting. I'll post when it comes in and take some pics etc.

03/01/2007, 02:44 PM	#624
Fishel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 68	In case anyone else is interested I found these online with the help of another member here in these forums. I was looking for a low profile\large surface area drain for my 2 closed loop intakes. And it had to be aesthetically pleasing to look at. I found a 2 inch Spa Drain fitting that fits the bill perfectly for Sequence Darts' 2" intake. http://www.uspartscenter.com/index.a...PROD&ProdID=48 Hit the drop down and you can choose: 10-6201 or 10-6204 (* extended bulkhead threaded length = 2.25" versus 1.45 for the 6201 above) Pick your color. Here is a pdf with the specifications of the fitting: http://www.hydroairusa.com/pdfSearch/55.pdf Round Drain Cover = 1.54" thick (this is very slim) Round Drain Cover = 6" diameter (large surface area to reduce the possibility of fish being sucked against it. 2.25" threaded length on the bulkhead for the 10-6204 assemby 1.45" threaded length on the bulkhead for the 10-6201 assembly Both assemblies are 2" slip fittings * I also asked if a 75mm sized hole will work with the fitting (as cheap 75mm diamond hole saws are readily available from lau*** on ebay). The assembly actually calls for a 2 7/8 inch hole = 73.02mm. He said it would work. I ordered the Black extended fitting. I'll post when it comes in and take some pics etc. Last edited by Fishel; 03/01/2007 at 02:50 PM.