connecting hard pvc to soft pvc/vinyl

[revival]

So i am getting my tank soon and just trying to visualize the plumbing. I will have two 1.5" bulkheads on top corners. I want to run pvc from the bulkhead and down the back of the tank. Was then planning on running soft pvc or vinyl from the hard pvc to my sump.

The problem is that i cannot find any soft pvc with an ID big enough to cover the PVC OD. Looking for some ideas on how to connect these 2? Any advice or ideas are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[watercrawl]

Funny, this is what I've been researching lately too.

You need to by a Slip x Insert fitting. You can find them at most hardware stores, or on the net. Like this one, but probably bigger in your case:

http://www.marinedepot.com/Insert_F..._Barb_Fittings-Spears-FT6533-FIFTFIHB-vi.html

 

[watercrawl]

Here's a 1" x 1" slip to insert:

http://sprinklershop.com/store/product/2375/PVC-Insert-Adapter-1"-SxINS/

 

[Kevccoy]

here is the 1 1/2" slip

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=369208.30847&product=PVC-Barb-Fittings-Slip-Spigot

and here is the 1 1/2 male threaded

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=369208.30847&product=PVC-Barb-Fittings-MPT

 

[WeeNe858]

^ what they said. make sure you clamp down the vinyl tubing.

(those fittings are sometimes hard to find locally because they arnt commonly used)

 

[revival]

Ok thanks for the info guys. I was looking at the flexpvc site and still got some questions...

- I would need a barb by slip right?
- What is a barb by spigot?
- I would need 1.5" pieces?

Just want to make sure i know exactly what pieces i need before i order it. Thank you.

 

[watercrawl]

Yes

Never heard that term before, but it looks to be the same thing as barb by slip. But they list both, so it would seem there is a difference. I'd call them first unless someone else chimes in.

Yes, unless you buy reducers which wouldn't make sense unless you wanted less flow from the overflows.

Honestly, though, call a local lawn sprinkler supply house first. You might have one really close and they could get everything you need without adding in shipping. Then you could go down there with what you got and pre-assemble it all and make sure it all fits perfectly before you buy anything.