I know there are a few threads on this already, be we each all have our own ways of doing it. So I decided to share mine.
The main issue when converting to vinyl tubing is trying to figure out, how the heck to get over the rim and into the tank and have a decent looking output which is functional and adjustable as well as retaining the same intake which I like better than any intake on any canister filter on the market.
Each of the output and intake rim adaptors were custom fit for the rim. They kinda, snap in place. The 2 90* fittings are not 100% pushed together, there is probubly about 15-20% of the male slip that is not pushed in, this leaves me room between the two 90 fittings for the rim of the tank.
Also, what is nice about the male thread - female slip 90* nozzle fitting, is that the ID is much large to which reduces the flow velocity so I can run my filter at full bore without creating a whrilpool.
I find that the "intake" has more suction to it than before. I find a lot more particles being sucked in from a farther distance.
I used PVC Cement for the slip connectors, except the nozzle fitting, and teflon tape for the threaded fittings outside of the water level.
Short Video Here Must have QuickTime to play. (3g2 Format)
Fx5 with Vinyl Tubing. The "T Barb" is for my nitrate filter.
Fx5 PVC Output. Nozzle Is Adjustable 360 degrees.
2x 1" PVC 90* Male Slip - Female Slip (One for the nozzle)
1x 1" PVC 90* Female Slip - Female Thread
1x 1" PVC Adaptor Male Thread - Female Slip
1x 1" PVC Male Slip - Female Thread
1x 1" Barb / Thread
Fx5 PVC Intake. Adapted for original intake
1x 1" PVC 90* Male Slip - Female Slip
1x 1" PVC 90* Femal Slip - Female Thread
1x 1" PVC Adaptor Male Slip - Female Thread
2x 1" Barb - Thread
The main issue when converting to vinyl tubing is trying to figure out, how the heck to get over the rim and into the tank and have a decent looking output which is functional and adjustable as well as retaining the same intake which I like better than any intake on any canister filter on the market.
Each of the output and intake rim adaptors were custom fit for the rim. They kinda, snap in place. The 2 90* fittings are not 100% pushed together, there is probubly about 15-20% of the male slip that is not pushed in, this leaves me room between the two 90 fittings for the rim of the tank.
Also, what is nice about the male thread - female slip 90* nozzle fitting, is that the ID is much large to which reduces the flow velocity so I can run my filter at full bore without creating a whrilpool.
I find that the "intake" has more suction to it than before. I find a lot more particles being sucked in from a farther distance.
I used PVC Cement for the slip connectors, except the nozzle fitting, and teflon tape for the threaded fittings outside of the water level.
Short Video Here Must have QuickTime to play. (3g2 Format)
Fx5 with Vinyl Tubing. The "T Barb" is for my nitrate filter.
Fx5 PVC Output. Nozzle Is Adjustable 360 degrees.
2x 1" PVC 90* Male Slip - Female Slip (One for the nozzle)
1x 1" PVC 90* Female Slip - Female Thread
1x 1" PVC Adaptor Male Thread - Female Slip
1x 1" PVC Male Slip - Female Thread
1x 1" Barb / Thread
Fx5 PVC Intake. Adapted for original intake
1x 1" PVC 90* Male Slip - Female Slip
1x 1" PVC 90* Femal Slip - Female Thread
1x 1" PVC Adaptor Male Slip - Female Thread
2x 1" Barb - Thread
