plumbing question...sort of?

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  1. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    My pump for my hydor skimmer went out. The LFS gave me a new pump for it a new Marineland pump. Problem is that the hose is a 5/8 and the fitting to the pump is 3/4". Is there something that I can get to make it fit? I was thinking a nipple and that attaches to the 5/8 tubing that will connect to 3/4 tubing...is that possible does anybody know. Or any suggestions.

    Plumbing wise I am dumb :confused: I know a 3/4 male adapter (I think that is right) screws into the pump
     
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Reduction Coupler

    here's a place where you can get them pretty reasonable
    Reduction Coupler - US Plastic Corporation

    whoops looked at that site again and the minimum is like 50 pcs lol look at fostersmith or marinedepot either should have this in their plumbing sections or even ask Tangster, he probably sells them at his work.
     
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  3. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    if it is 3/4 mpt on the pump go to home depot and get a 3/4 mpt to 5/8 barb and boil some water and heat the tubing and hook up the pump
     
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  4. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    thanks guys!
     
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  5. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I saw those at HD tonight I think. Will go back tomorrow and take a peeksy!::)
     
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  6. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    Yep either lowes or HD will have them... go to the plumbing
     
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