tap for connecting arline tubing into PVC

[kysmith]

I was thinking that would be really easy to make a wetneck for my skimmer if I could just tap into my return line as a source of water. Anyone have the tap required to tap into PVC and put a T in the line for airline tubing?

 

Thanks,

Kyle

[flowerseller]

Wouldn't it depend upon the size fitting you use?

[kysmith]

Wouldn't it depend upon the size fitting you use?

 

 

I don't know the size, but it's the same as size as those used in water filters for the home and on our RO/DI units. Home Depot sells a lot of quick disconnect attachments in this same size. Speed fitting I think they might be called????

[flowerseller]

it's the same as size as those used in water filters for the home and on our RO/DI units.

Oh,

1/4" NPT.

I have it, and the right size drill bit.

[kysmith]

Oh,

1/4" NPT.

I have it, and the right size drill bit.

 

Have you had success tapping PVC with these?

[flowerseller]

yes

[Grav]

Gotta ask.

 

What is a wet neck?

[ErikS]

A wet neck = keeping the riser in the skimmer wet. Two advantages, not sure which of the two is more beneficial. One benefit is that it keeps the crud off the riser = less maintainance. A second benefit is that the water provides a slipperier surface = bubbles rise faster & easier = better performance.

 

The single biggest trick is getting the skimmer level. Level = water flows evenly down the inside of the riser. If one side is dry & the other wet you will get abysmal performance.