maxi jet fitting wanted

[Ryan S]

i have a maxi jet feeding my MR5 reactors. i have some 1/2" ID tubing i got from home depot plugged on to the maxi jet, but it doesnt stay on very strongly, and comes off from time to time. i tried using a plastic pull clamp to tighten it, but it doesnt work very well.

 

would a 1/2" version of this, work better? and keep the tubing securely connected to the MJ?

[Quantum Reefs]

I use zip ties to secure the tubing. Works great and holds tightly

[Ryan S]

thats what i have now but doesnt hold it on tightly. the tube is slippery and just slides off basically. the next time you come over, you can take a look. maybe i need a different hose or something.

[Quantum Reefs]

Don't tighten when it's already on the nozzle since it won't be able to tighten all the way. the trick is to secure the zip tie to the the tube a tad bit smaller than the nozzle, than force it on the nozzle afterwards. I've been able to secure a tubing almost a quarter in larger by doing it this way

 

 

[Origami]

See this thread for ideas.

http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/41910-maxijet-to-quick-connect-john-guest-adapter

[rioreef]

The 1/2 version of the Murlock fitting will work from BRS. This is what I have on my MJ feeding a media reactor. Tubing I use is from BRS 1/2 murlok polyethylene ro tubing

[hypertech]

They sell 1/2" and the tubing that fits it.

 

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/reverse-osmosis-filters-and-systems/ro-plumbing-fittings/1-2-reverse-osmosis-fittings

Edited June 4, 2012 by hypertech

[Ryan S]

yup this is it:

 

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/reverse-osmosis-filters-and-systems/ro-plumbing-fittings/1-2-reverse-osmosis-fittings/union-1-2-x-1-2-push-connect-murlok.html

 

what i was after. though tom's DIY version looks fun!

[Origami]

You may just find that a 1/2 quick connect fitting from Lowe's will do the job, too....