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Thread: fiberglass
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14-01-2018, 12:33 AM #1
fiberglass
hi all i have got a kocney koi 5000 filter but its only a 3 inch feed ,could i fiberglass a 4 inch tank conector onto it to replace the 3inch feed into my vortex. thanks
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14-01-2018, 01:00 AM #2
cut out the 3inch inlet and make the hole big enough to fit a 4 inch tank connector...mastic both sides and fit tank connector
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14-01-2018, 01:18 AM #3
thanks i have got a 110 radial tank conector but the problem is when i put it against my vortex theres about a 1inch gap both sides but its flush in the middle
Last edited by derek56; 14-01-2018 at 01:20 AM.
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14-01-2018, 08:05 AM #4
cant you use a 4in to 3in rubber boot reducer ?
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14-01-2018, 10:51 AM #55000 Gallon Fibreglassed Pond With 54" x 27" Infinity Window
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14-01-2018, 02:17 PM #6
you can buy radial tank connectors ...... i improvised and heated a flat one then pushed it around the vortex ...plenty of mastic to compenstate for any gaps when screwing it up....trouble with reducers is the flow remains 3 inch....... 4inch is better
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14-01-2018, 07:34 PM #7
hi if i used mastic wots the best and strongest i could get i dont want to wake up and see my pond empty because the seal has leaked
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14-01-2018, 10:17 PM #8
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14-01-2018, 10:18 PM #9
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15-01-2018, 07:26 PM #10
thanks for the replys i going to use that pu18
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