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Unread 12/12/2018, 05:25 PM   #1
kristonenicolas
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Where to find 1/4" fittings?

So I ordered the wrong fittings and I'd hate to do it again so I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get any help.

I'm trying to hard plumb my Aquamaxx FR-SE Media Reactor but I can't find the right fittings for it. Do they even make any fittings smaller than 3/8"?


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Unread 12/13/2018, 02:09 AM   #2
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Where are you located?.. Those fittings are typically available in any hardware/home improvement store in the US from what I've seen..
They could be metric though..


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Unread 12/13/2018, 03:32 AM   #3
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So I ordered the wrong fittings and I'd hate to do it again so I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get any help.

I'm trying to hard plumb my Aquamaxx FR-SE Media Reactor but I can't find the right fittings for it. Do they even make any fittings smaller than 3/8"?
Need more info. The fact it uses o rings leads me to believe it's straight threads for one thing, not anything like a NPT fitting.
Second thing is which straight thread?

As an example the fittings on my Aqua Medic HR400 used 1/4 BSPP threads so had to get them "China direct"....

Can't find an EXACT pic of how it's assembled..and of course no info on the thread type..

https://www.fishtanksdirect.com/pdfs/UJ45107.pdf



Ok one down.. fitting, o ring and nut..
Still what threads??
http://www.parker.com/Literature/LPC...ng-Threads.pdf


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Unread 12/13/2018, 03:43 AM   #4
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So I ordered the wrong fittings and I'd hate to do it again so I thought I'd ask here and see if I can get any help.

I'm trying to hard plumb my Aquamaxx FR-SE Media Reactor but I can't find the right fittings for it. Do they even make any fittings smaller than 3/8"?
Need more info. The fact it uses o rings leads me to believe it's straight threads for one thing, not anything like a NPT fitting.
Second thing is which straight thread?

As an example the fittings on my Aqua Medic HR400 used 1/4 BSP threads so had to get them "China direct"....

Can't find an EXACT pic of how it's assembled..and of course no info on the thread type..

https://www.fishtanksdirect.com/pdfs/UJ45107.pdf

Ok one down.. fitting, o ring and nut..
Still what threads??

"IF" metric 12mm you have 3 thread pitch choices.. X1, X1.25, X1.5

http://www.parker.com/Literature/LPC...ng-Threads.pdf
These are steel adapters.. ..the hunt is on..
http://www.hydraulicsdirect.com/Prod...iABEgLOh_D_BwE

These things are far from fun..
how to measure..
https://www.hoseandfittings.com/int-thread-id/



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Unread 12/13/2018, 12:05 PM   #5
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Unread 12/17/2018, 06:27 PM   #6
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So the problem I'm running into now is that two 1/2" PVC pipes and their fittings wont align with the existing holes because they're too close together.

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Unread 12/18/2018, 09:20 AM   #7
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Sounds like you will need 2-45's to offset one pipe.


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