Metric Plumbing Rant

[Algae]

I have no idea why manufactures supply equipment that has metric cpvc fittings in the USA. I have a calcium reactor (SWC) and a Vertex skimmer, that I need to change/alter fittings and need metric pipe. I can get unions and slip fittings that convert (Flexpvc.com), but I also need some straight Euro DIN pipe and slip/slip fittings.Cannot find a USA seller. Have done one order to Flexpvc and to Savco but still cannot find the metric straight pipe.

 

To make things even worse there is a Japanese DIN fitting and a German "G" thread (Eheim).

 

My Bubble Blaster pump came with a union labeled "British fitting" on the union which looks to be Euro DIN. I figure they just thought to put "British" on it just to mess with my mind.

 

So I am on the search to find Euro PVC pipe.

[Electrokate]

You might be able to get it from A-boy on foster or one of their other outlets. I know I bought a bunch of cpvc from them (that I can't use) because it's some other measurement... Tried to make a gate valve for a prototype euroreef skimmer with metric parts. No dice.

Kate

[steelhead77]

It's a frickin' conspiracy I tell ya! Just another way the NWO is taking over.....

[Smann]

What pieces do you need, I may have some left over parts from my skimmer, I know one was a small reducer to PVC maybe 3/4

[Algae]

I could use a 32 DIN to 1", a 25 DIN to 3/4", and a small piece of 32 DIN pipe.

[Smann]

I found a 90 and some pipe 16"-2" no markings but measure just under 2" the little reducer thing says British and metric?? but doesnt fit in 3/4