Hello reefers! I have a problem where the hose that connects my return pump to the manifold in my sump keeps coming disconnected from the pump. What I need are recommendations on how to better secure it to the pump which I assume will require better plastic hose clamps, but I will let you masters decide.
Here are some additional details:
1. The type of hose that I am using is PVC Reinforced Braided Vinyl Tubing which looks like this:
2. The pump is a Hydor Seltz D with a barbed fitting that came with the pump and looks like this:
3. When attaching to the pump, I use hot water to soften the end of the tube and then attach. I make sure that the tube slides all the way over the outlet of the pump.
4. After attaching, I secure it to the pump using a plastic hose clamp that looks like this. I even use pliers to clamp it as tight as possible. Once tightened, the hose clamp does not move at all no matter how much I pull at it.
5. Regardless of steps 1-4, the hose disconnects itself from the pump about once every few months causing a big mess.
6. Using an additional standard zip tie does not help.
7. What I would like to try is a plastic version of this including a plastic screw, but I have not been able to find anything like it. Nor do I know if one would even work.
So that's it! If you can help me solve this then I would be grateful. All ideas are welcome.
Here are some additional details:
1. The type of hose that I am using is PVC Reinforced Braided Vinyl Tubing which looks like this:
2. The pump is a Hydor Seltz D with a barbed fitting that came with the pump and looks like this:
3. When attaching to the pump, I use hot water to soften the end of the tube and then attach. I make sure that the tube slides all the way over the outlet of the pump.
4. After attaching, I secure it to the pump using a plastic hose clamp that looks like this. I even use pliers to clamp it as tight as possible. Once tightened, the hose clamp does not move at all no matter how much I pull at it.
5. Regardless of steps 1-4, the hose disconnects itself from the pump about once every few months causing a big mess.
6. Using an additional standard zip tie does not help.
7. What I would like to try is a plastic version of this including a plastic screw, but I have not been able to find anything like it. Nor do I know if one would even work.
So that's it! If you can help me solve this then I would be grateful. All ideas are welcome.
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