ok, so one of these would work right? its about $17. says its for copper or PEX tubing. more connectors 
DIY 24/7 water changer plan, how's it look?
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I'm thinking that it should do the job. But there is only one way to know for sure.....try it out.
ok here's what i did. i said to hell with these cheap plastic regulators! apparently they regulate the pressure by leaking out all the excess LOL. so, i bought a cheap water pressure guage at Lowe's to test my water pressure (i returned it after 
). these go on the end of your garden hose
my pressure was reading about 65psi. i then bought some pressure-compensating drip emitters. basically, a PC emitter will maintain the stated flow as long as psi is within a specified range. i bought some 2gph PC emitters that are rated between 10-60psi. hooked it up and maintained the drip flow no problems. i even tried a 1gph emitter and it worked as well.
so i will just be running a straight line from the tap and not even worry about the pressure. here's what ive done so far...
). these go on the end of your garden hose
my pressure was reading about 65psi. i then bought some pressure-compensating drip emitters. basically, a PC emitter will maintain the stated flow as long as psi is within a specified range. i bought some 2gph PC emitters that are rated between 10-60psi. hooked it up and maintained the drip flow no problems. i even tried a 1gph emitter and it worked as well.
so i will just be running a straight line from the tap and not even worry about the pressure. here's what ive done so far...
a tip-
your water pressure can spike/surge at times, if your not going to use a regulator then just barely crack open the valve going to the emitters. i had am emmiter blow off and flood my garage, use tiny zip ties on them!
your water pressure can spike/surge at times, if your not going to use a regulator then just barely crack open the valve going to the emitters. i had am emmiter blow off and flood my garage, use tiny zip ties on them!
good tip 
i was planning on opening the little valve just a bit. a flood would definitely suck lol.
i was planning on opening the little valve just a bit. a flood would definitely suck lol.
no i'm doing the filter, just havent ordered it yet. i also need to install a bulkhead fitting on my sump
hahaha ive been thinking about this too http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241702
anything to make this hobby a sweat less..
anything to make this hobby a sweat less..
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