Devoted Reefer 250

[pelphrey]

Hey man,
What kind of plumbing did you need to connect to the 1 Inch Drain?? I would like to get rid of my stock valve, which I don't need anymore, because I have one in my control room downstairs.

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You need these parts -

It is out of stock on this website, may be able to find it elsewhere!
https://www.marineandreef.com/Red_Sea_Reefer_Pump_Return_Connector_16_mm_42221_p/rrs42221.htm

I used this adapter
https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/3-4-x-1-sch-80-pvc-reducing-male-adapter-mpt-x-socket-836-102.html

1" gate valve
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/spears-gate-valve-slip-x-slip-1-46dfb1fd21d4e16401260f54d2b6a88a.html

Video on how to perform the swap

 

[DarthSimon]

Sweet!!! Will check this out later....

Thanks brother!!

 

[pelphrey]

Sweet!!! Will check this out later....

Thanks brother!!

My pleasure! The swap is super simple, I think I bought the RedSea #42221 from RedSea. But I had to call them to place the order.

I searched for part 42221 and this came up as well - https://www.fishtanksdirect.com/red-sea-sump-pump-return-connector-16mm.aspx

My RedSea valve ran for probably 2 years before I did the swap, it got to a point that I was adjusting it almost daily. I never have to touch the new valve so in my opinion it was a great decision!

 

[DarthSimon]

Is that piece in the first link a 3/4 inch barb fitting? I have an extra one. If it is, I originally but then to convert from 5/8 to 3/4 for return pump going up to tank.

 

[pelphrey]

Is that piece in the first link a 3/4 inch barb fitting? I have an extra one. If it is, I originally but then to convert from 5/8 to 3/4 for return pump going up to tank.

That is the OEM return barb, I did swap mine out to a 3/4" barb.


1 - 3/4" barb for return pump
2 - stock emergency drain
3 - 3/4" to 1" upgraded drain

 

[DarthSimon]

Thought far right was one inch drain to begin with??

 

[pelphrey]

Thought far right was one inch drain to begin with??

It may have been 1" - The opening on the redsea 42221 part will accept a 3/4" threaded fitting with teflon tape.

 

[DarthSimon]

Gotcha,
So wouldn't that reduction down to 3/4 inch reduce the water flow a bit?? Compared to keeping it 1 inch all the way through?

 

[pelphrey]

Gotcha,
So wouldn't that reduction down to 3/4 inch reduce the water flow a bit?? Compared to keeping it 1 inch all the way through?

I probably does, there is no way to use a 1" adapter, at least not to my knowledge. Even the RedSea adapter was reduced there somewhat.

 

[pelphrey]

The weekend is here!

 

[pelphrey]

The bigger clown was my very first fish. Recently it has become aggressive, particularly when it comes to new additions. It wasn’t an easy decision but I had to move them to the sump. Not sure if I’ll try them again in the display, I want to add some more fish and I can’t have these two preventing that.

 

[pelphrey]

Go big blue!

 

[pelphrey]

Torch enjoying the morning sun. And the ric for fun!

 

[Gary Jaz]

Go big blue!

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Purdue got so close.....not watching the rest of this.

 

[Gary Jaz]

Torch enjoying the morning sun. And the ric for fun!

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What is that purple one?

 

[pelphrey]

Purdue got so close.....not watching the rest of this.

It’s a rough final 4 for sure!!!

What is that purple one?

Can’t remembet The vendor colors, it hasn’t shown any colors for me yet.

 

[Gary Jaz]

Torch enjoying the morning sun. And the ric for fun!

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This purple one. What is it?

 

[Gary Jaz]

This purple one. What is it?

Not sure what you see, but the last pic in your post has a purple bubble tip kind of thing.

 

[pelphrey]

Not sure what you see, but the last pic in your post has a purple bubble tip kind of thing.

Sorry, I misunderstood! The bottom picture is a florida ricordea, it is orange I took the picture with the blue lights on so it looks different on camera!

 

[revhtree]

Good stuff man!