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Old 23-07-2003, 05:32 AM
Pelvis Popcan
 
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I'm new to ponds and I'm trying to set one up.

I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

The manuals provided really don't help in how to best hook up hoses to
them.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?

Also I looked around a bit on some pond sites for adapters but I don't
see anything for fitting a 1" hose into a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

What would you recommend?

Sorry if these seem like really dumb questions... I'm new to plumbing
as well as ponds!

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Old 23-07-2003, 07:02 AM
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Pelvis Popcan wrote:
I'm new to ponds and I'm trying to set one up.

I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

The manuals provided really don't help in how to best hook up hoses to
them.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?

Also I looked around a bit on some pond sites for adapters but I don't
see anything for fitting a 1" hose into a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

What would you recommend?

Sorry if these seem like really dumb questions... I'm new to plumbing
as well as ponds!



-- for the hose look for the type adapter in lowes either plumbing or
irrigation supplys that goes inside the hose and yes use a clamp
to go to the filter look for a 1 in to 1 1/2 in adapter
make sure all the threaded ends go with the oposite thread male female
one of the people working there should be able to help find all the
parts you need






John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

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Old 23-07-2003, 07:22 AM
Mark T.
 
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The only "really dumb questions"
are the ones you don't ask.
Welcome to the adventure!
You've come to the right place.
As John says, Lowes and also
Home Depot folks know their stuff
pretty well and you'll pay less than at
a pond or aquarium supply store.

Mark



Pelvis Popcan wrote:
I'm new to ponds and I'm trying to set one up.

I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

The manuals provided really don't help in how to best hook up hoses to
them.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?

Also I looked around a bit on some pond sites for adapters but I don't
see anything for fitting a 1" hose into a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

What would you recommend?

Sorry if these seem like really dumb questions... I'm new to plumbing
as well as ponds!

"johnrutz" wrote in message
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-- for the hose look for the type adapter in lowes either plumbing or
irrigation supplys that goes inside the hose and yes use a clamp
to go to the filter look for a 1 in to 1 1/2 in adapter
make sure all the threaded ends go with the oposite thread male female
one of the people working there should be able to help find all the
parts you need






John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com




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Old 23-07-2003, 04:02 PM
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"Pelvis Popcan" wrote in message
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I'm new to ponds and I'm trying to set one up.

I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

The manuals provided really don't help in how to best hook up hoses to
them.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?

Also I looked around a bit on some pond sites for adapters but I don't
see anything for fitting a 1" hose into a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

What would you recommend?

Sorry if these seem like really dumb questions... I'm new to plumbing
as well as ponds!


I had the same problem. I went to Home Depot with a piece of 4'' PVC and my
1'' pump output and said to the guy, "I need to connect this to this. Help."
He did.

BV.


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Old 23-07-2003, 07:22 PM
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Pelvis Popcan wrote:

I'm new to ponds and I'm trying to set one up.

I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?


WARNING - Those metal hose clamps with a screw that tightens the clamp will rust - I know this from
experience. Do not let these clamps touch your pond water. A better solution would be to adapt the
pump's 1" hose connection to accept PVC pipe.

- David



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Old 23-07-2003, 08:02 PM
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I use the clamps in the pond. Have three in use right now.
It must depend on the chemical content of your pond ;-)

Nedra
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"David Larson" wrote in message
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Pelvis Popcan wrote:

I'm new to ponds and I'm trying to set one up.

I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?


WARNING - Those metal hose clamps with a screw that tightens the clamp

will rust - I know this from
experience. Do not let these clamps touch your pond water. A better

solution would be to adapt the
pump's 1" hose connection to accept PVC pipe.

- David




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Old 23-07-2003, 09:02 PM
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"Nedra" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
I use the clamps in the pond. Have three in use right now.
It must depend on the chemical content of your pond ;-)

snip

I've heard mixed stories about hose clamps. I wonder if there are stainless
and non-stainless made, which would explain the mixed results.

BV.


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Old 23-07-2003, 10:03 PM
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BenignVanilla wrote:
"Nedra" wrote in message
rthlink.net...

I use the clamps in the pond. Have three in use right now.
It must depend on the chemical content of your pond ;-)


snip

I've heard mixed stories about hose clamps. I wonder if there are stainless
and non-stainless made, which would explain the mixed results.

BV.

yes there are stainless run about 3-10.00=+ dependeing on size while steel runs 25 cents to 2.00+

i have both types that are in my pond for three years now and are still
operable the plain ones have outlasted a couple hoses



--





John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

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Old 24-07-2003, 12:42 AM
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David Larson wrote:
Pelvis Popcan wrote:
I got a pump that specifies that it takes 1" hose. This will feed a
filterfalls waterfall that specifies that it has a 1 1/2" bulkhead.

Should I just get hose clamps from the plumbing section of Lowe's?


WARNING - Those metal hose clamps with a screw that tightens the clamp will rust - I know this from
experience. Do not let these clamps touch your pond water. A better solution would be to adapt the
pump's 1" hose connection to accept PVC pipe.


You can also look for metal hose clamps that are stainless steel with a
stainless steel screw. They're a few cents (dollar) more, but worth it.
--
Kathy B



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