eheim 1260 output

[skey44]

I'm considering replacing my eheim 1250 with either the 1260or62 and dr foster smith says the us equiv. is 5/8" but was hoping it was really 3/4 bc 5/8 is an odd plumbing size. what is the output on the pump?

[sjm817]

3/4" MPT will screw in, but is slightly loose. Wrap the threads with Teflon tape to make it tight. Use a sched 80 fitting. Sched 40 is not long enough.

[skey44]

will the lasco barbed fittings thread be long enough? im using it submersed and was gonna soft plumb it.

[sjm817]

No idea. It should be similar in length as the original fitting.

[db_triggerfish]

Originally posted by skey44
I'm considering replacing my eheim 1250 with either the 1260or62 and dr foster smith says the us equiv. is 5/8" but was hoping it was really 3/4 bc 5/8 is an odd plumbing size. what is the output on the pump?

I have a 1250 haven't been able to find a fitting for the output. What are you using? Thanks

[Ginzo]

Is there anywhere they sell sch80 metric fittings ?

Originally posted by sjm817
3/4" MPT will screw in, but is slightly loose. Wrap the threads with Teflon tape to make it tight. Use a sched 80 fitting. Sched 40 is not long enough.