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How to use 1.25" return


Higher Thinking

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Hey everyone, quick question.

 

For those of you with large return pipe diameter (or knowledge of them), how are you bringing the water back into the tank?

 

I don't want to reduce much as I already have a couple 90 degree turns. I am not finding loc-lines for 1.25". I can't even locate a decent Y-split from 1.25" to two .75". I already have loc-lines for .75". As of now I just have a pipe running up the back.

 

Is teeing off and then reducing the only option? I would appreciate any thoughts. Thanks all!

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You won't, I have not heard or seen a 1.25" loc-line, but you can find a 1.25" or better 1.5" into 2x 1" Y , then bush down to 3/4" adapter from a hot tub store

 

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on the 1.5" side you'll have to "bushing" from 1.5" to 1.25"

 

GL

 

http://www.spadepot.com/shop/Tees-Wyes-C727.aspx?UserID=129147430&SessionID=b1ZhLsrSSj7TE56XA9YZ

 

just one place on line - many more

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I'm doing 1.5in that is reduced down to 1in with a Y piece. Then I'm just gluing in a couple pieces to get from 1in to .75in for my two return lines.

 

It's just like putting together puzzle pieces. You can basically get to/from any size you want - just a matter of getting the right reducers in there. I just took a piece to the hardware store and lived in the PVC aisle trying to piece together the entire thing on the floor. Still ended up with a bag of extra joints and stuff, but there's always something new to build.

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Thanks for the feedback. The problem is that neither Home Depot or Ace has those Y pieces. I searched online for a 1.25, but only found it on one website and it was pretty expensive and so was shipping. It would have cost like $25 to get it to me. Seemed pretty crazy. That link looks like I can get one shipped for $16. Still a hefty price for one piece that still needs reductions.

 

Thanks for helping out. I guess it looks like I might have to drop the $16 :(

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