Denitrator leaking

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  1. Scoffer

    Scoffer Banned

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    Goodmorning everyone!!!

    Have a question for ya'll:

    anyone know how to correctly output a piece of PVC with a nipple ?

    my in/out lines to my denitrator leaked last night, but the 5 gallon bucket it sits in caught all the water!!! whew....

    please let me know ..


    Scoffer
     
    Scoffer, Jan 8, 2007
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  2. milesm4

    milesm4 Spaghetti Worm

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    Can you post a pic? I might have some extra stuff lying around and can tinker with to let you know.
     
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  3. Scoffer

    Scoffer Banned

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    well , I actually got it fixed I think. Ill post some pictures. I tapped and threaded a 3" pvc cap to fit quick connect with 3/8" threads. This can be sealed real tight. and hoses can be easily disconnected. epoxied inner hose to input connector, just in case pressure might blow the hose out. only problem was I didnt glue the cap on good enough :( and it leaked again at first. but I think I got it sealed again.) these connectors are great so far.

    Scoffer
     
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  4. milesm4

    milesm4 Spaghetti Worm

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    Cool hope it works out.
     
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  5. Kentanner11

    Kentanner11 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Can you post pics of the seal?
     
    Kentanner11, May 31, 2007
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