J-Dog Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hey guys, I could use a little help with this reactor I just purchased. I bought it used, so I'm not sure if I am missing pieces. I went to Geo's website and the instructions say to supply the reactor using a Maxijet 1200 and a 3/8" tubing. The inlet on my reactor doesn't have anything to attach to, but it looks way to small to fit that size tubing. Am I missing something here? Can anyone help me figure out how to get this reactor supplied with water? Here is a picture of my inlet......what part do I need to get it working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 How about a threaded hose barb? Home depot, ace, and lowes have a descent selection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yes but what is at the end of that black pipe? you have threaded end there but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 How about a threaded hose barb? Home depot, ace, and lowes have a descent selection. Does Home Depot have plastic threaded barbs in various sizes? I have no idea what size thread I need.....the barb would need to be 1/4" to fit the hose they say to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Does Home Depot have plastic threaded barbs in various sizes? I have no idea what size thread I need.....the barb would need to be 1/4" to fit the hose they say to use Yes they do, it's in the plumbing area but with the brass barbs and valves there are plastic ones. If you can't find the thread size on the pipe just bring it in with you and test fit, we all do that from time to time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yes you should be able to find that size. Like blue said, take it in with you if in doubt. I've done it a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I wouldn't do the barb get the screw in type connector that will take the hard tubing that you see on RO units or the tubing that feeds the water to an ice maker, they come in 1/4" and 3/8" , I'd do the 3/8" The connector will make it easier to disconnect when you need to discoonect it for cleaning or "whatever" Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I just texted you a few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer503 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Rashaan! I'm running the same exact reactor. You are welcome to stop by to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hey can I stop by too Hint hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I wouldn't do the barb get the screw in type connector that will take the hard tubing that you see on RO units or the tubing that feeds the water to an ice maker, they come in 1/4" and 3/8" , I'd do the 3/8" The connector will make it easier to disconnect when you need to discoonect it for cleaning or "whatever" Does that make sense? Agreed, a plug with a whole drilled and tapped for 1/4" NPT and then use a 1/4" john guest fitting into the threaded plug. Look at this page, the piece you want it pictured in the center. https://www.savko.com/portal/speedfit.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Any hardware store will have it, look for pex section it will solve your problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Something like this jdog. You might also want to use a needle valve to fine tune the feed. I happen to have this hayward needle valve and the 1/4 inlet available since I am now using a different method to feed my reactor. All you would need is the threaded adapter to go from the needle valve to the reactor. Home depot carries those as well. Hit me up if youre interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Jorge, I think I need that connection part u have pictured, but my threaded opening is much smaller than yours, I think it's only 1/8". Do they have a 3/8" quick connect with a 1/8" threaded side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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