Oops, wrong sized pump fittings

drs499m · Jul 30, 2004

So I got my D4 Laing pump today, and noticed the fittings looked big :temper:

. They are also 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD. My tubing is the same. My question is, will boiling the clearflex 60 allow it to fit over? Or will I need to use some other method? I would really like to avoid sending it back. Thanks for the help.

ssgohan434 · Jul 30, 2004

yes boiling the tubing will work, also check for a heat gun at home and if u have one of those use that instead... it will work much better and easier and is safer.

drs499m · Jul 30, 2004

I do think I have one around, we used them to remove paint. Thanks for the help.

Senater_Cache · Jul 30, 2004

may I ask where you bought the pump from, as I am in fact looking for that size barbs.
thanks

SenC.

crimedog · Jul 30, 2004

i'd guess http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Pumps/dd12vd4.asp

Senater_Cache · Jul 30, 2004

Thanks,
but I wont guess on a $70 purchase

@drs499m
was it:
DangerDen.com
or
voyeurmods.com

PS: I cant seem to find the barb size option on the voyeurmods site.
If anyone knows please help.

SenC.

drs499m · Jul 30, 2004

Voyeurmods... There was no barb size option

way2ez4u · Jul 30, 2004

do the boiling thing because it will be consistant heat throughout the tubing and the water kindof makes it easier to slip the hose on.

drs499m · Jul 30, 2004

I'm still waiting on my WW and heatercore so I'll see what works when the time comes.

Senater_Cache · Jul 31, 2004

Boiling the water should be the way to go for lubrication and even-heating characteristics.
The D4 has a sort of ring around the tip of the barb, i was just wondering if the OD of the ring, or the OD of the barb-pipe was 3/4 ?

SenC

drs499m · Jul 31, 2004

The outer edge of the ring is indeed 3/4". The ID of the pump fittings are 1/2". I hope that answers your question. If need be I can get some batteries for my digital camera and take pics.

rogerdugans · Jul 31, 2004

Getting 1/2" ID tube over 3/4" od fittings is not easy, but it WILL work.

Take your time and keep at it until you get it.

drs499m · Jul 31, 2004

I have nothing but time

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Senater_Cache · Jul 31, 2004

drs499m said:
The outer edge of the ring is indeed 3/4". The ID of the pump fittings are 1/2". I hope that answers your question. If need be I can get some batteries for my digital camera and take pics.

Thanks that will do.

SenC.

sandman001 · Jul 31, 2004

It works better (in my experience) to just push straight down onto the barb with the tubing until the tubing kind of bend outward, and eventually it should go over.

Worked for me, might work for you. I managed to put a peice of 1/2" ID 3/4" OD tubing over a 3/4"OD pump inlet. Works like a charm now.

nartac · Jul 31, 2004

thanks guys. My DD D4 just arrived (order from Voyeurmods and Dangerden sent me the pump). Told them I got 1/2" ID system and the sent me one with 3/4" OD barb. Used boiling water to push in my 1/2" ID Clearflex 60 tube and got it in but burned my fingers during the process since the tube was so damn hot still. Learned my lession today.

One question. Is there any performance diffence in having 1/2" OD or 3/4" OD of same pump?

drs499m · Jul 31, 2004

Hey nartac, did you get your tube on yet?

nartac · Jul 31, 2004

yes. Hot water did the trick but beware of hot tube.

drs499m · Jul 31, 2004

Hehe, beware of iguanas and green PCB, but that's a whole different story. I'm glad that it worked for you and to see that im not the only one who didnt order the right thing

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Senater_Cache · Aug 1, 2004

@nartac...
How is the pump performing? and most importantly, how loud is it??

SenC.

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