Moving your rig and setup

Krelian · 10-16-02, 07:25 PM

Does anyone use quick disconnect fittings or valves to disassemble and move their rig/water system?

I'm planning on building a closed-loop system, but I want to be able to move it fairly easily without making a huge mess. How does everyone do it here?

The Spyder · 10-16-02, 07:30 PM

I use 1/2inch Quick dissonnects from cambell hausfeld (spl?) and they work GREAT no leals EVER........ i just use a resivor so why i turn the pump of, the 12inch tubing thats between the block and the disconnect drain into it~ then i can disconnect it without makin a mess~
Spyder

nikhsub1 · 10-16-02, 07:31 PM

I use a closed loop system, no res, and it is air tight. I can move it, turn it upside down whatever.

mfpmax · 10-16-02, 07:43 PM

Move? All my stuff is in the case

Or will be...

Krelian · 10-16-02, 08:18 PM

Spyder: Where'd you get those quick disconnects? I've checked campbellfittings.com, but I can't seem to figure out which part I need. I don't quite understand the lingo.

CrackPot · 10-16-02, 09:27 PM

I'm also using 1/2" Quick-Disconnects made by Colder. My system is external so I thought it would be best to use them. They work great.

www.usplastic.com

Krelian · 10-16-02, 09:39 PM

CrackPot: Do you use some kind of shutoff valve in conjunction with these quick disconnects, or do you just plug them as fast at you can to minimize spillage?

Edit: Nevermind, I was looking in the wrong section. Sorry about that.

grim · 10-16-02, 10:15 PM

so when you disconnect these things they close up and keep water from coming out right?

Krelian · 10-16-02, 10:28 PM

As far as I gather from the both usplastic.com and colder.com, yes. You can get both pieces, the insert and the coupling body, with internal shutoff valves.

Very handy for those of us keeping our systems external.

CrackPot · 10-16-02, 11:17 PM

There are three types of quick-disconnects, double shutoff, single shutoff, and straight through each which is self-explanitory. I chose the straight through version since it doesn't restrict water as much as the ones with valves.

nealric · 10-16-02, 11:36 PM

I use some big ball valves from the hardware stor (about $3 each). I made some mounting brackets for the outside of the case. If i ever want to take my rig somewhere i can leave my res at home and use a bucket :-)

The Spyder · 10-16-02, 11:57 PM

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...00014771&DRC=4
And
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...0014771&DRC=4\
I bored the male connector out with a (cant remember what size...) does NOT restrict flow at all!!!

mfpmax · 10-17-02, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Spyder
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...00014771&DRC=4
And
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...0014771&DRC=4\
I bored the male connector out with a (cant remember what size...) does NOT restrict flow at all!!!

Yeah...what are they...cause I recently was at the Home Depot site and input my zip code, and I believe this threw off the database for me...I got links for Air Compressors

10-16-02, 07:25 PM	Thread Starter #1
Krelian Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana, USA	Moving your rig and setup Does anyone use quick disconnect fittings or valves to disassemble and move their rig/water system? I'm planning on building a closed-loop system, but I want to be able to move it fairly easily without making a huge mess. How does everyone do it here?
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10-16-02, 07:30 PM	#2
The Spyder Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oregon	I use 1/2inch Quick dissonnects from cambell hausfeld (spl?) and they work GREAT no leals EVER........ i just use a resivor so why i turn the pump of, the 12inch tubing thats between the block and the disconnect drain into it~ then i can disconnect it without makin a mess~ Spyder
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10-16-02, 07:31 PM	#3
nikhsub1 Unoriginal Macho Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Los Angeles	I use a closed loop system, no res, and it is air tight. I can move it, turn it upside down whatever. __________________ Loading Signature ...
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10-16-02, 07:43 PM	#4
mfpmax Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rockledge,FL	Move? All my stuff is in the case Or will be...
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10-16-02, 08:18 PM	Thread Starter #5
Krelian Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana, USA	Spyder: Where'd you get those quick disconnects? I've checked campbellfittings.com, but I can't seem to figure out which part I need. I don't quite understand the lingo.
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10-16-02, 09:27 PM	#6
CrackPot Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Davis, CA	I'm also using 1/2" Quick-Disconnects made by Colder. My system is external so I thought it would be best to use them. They work great. www.usplastic.com
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10-16-02, 09:39 PM	Thread Starter #7
Krelian Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana, USA	CrackPot: Do you use some kind of shutoff valve in conjunction with these quick disconnects, or do you just plug them as fast at you can to minimize spillage? Edit: Nevermind, I was looking in the wrong section. Sorry about that. Last edited by Krelian; 10-16-02 at 09:49 PM.
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10-16-02, 10:15 PM	#8
grim Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: boston, ma	so when you disconnect these things they close up and keep water from coming out right?
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10-16-02, 10:28 PM	Thread Starter #9
Krelian Registered Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana, USA	As far as I gather from the both usplastic.com and colder.com, yes. You can get both pieces, the insert and the coupling body, with internal shutoff valves. Very handy for those of us keeping our systems external.
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10-16-02, 11:17 PM	#10
CrackPot Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Davis, CA	There are three types of quick-disconnects, double shutoff, single shutoff, and straight through each which is self-explanitory. I chose the straight through version since it doesn't restrict water as much as the ones with valves.
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10-16-02, 11:36 PM	#11
nealric Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under the floorboards	I use some big ball valves from the hardware stor (about $3 each). I made some mounting brackets for the outside of the case. If i ever want to take my rig somewhere i can leave my res at home and use a bucket :-) __________________ I own a computer!
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10-16-02, 11:57 PM	#12
The Spyder Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oregon	http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...00014771&DRC=4 And http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...0014771&DRC=4\ I bored the male connector out with a (cant remember what size...) does NOT restrict flow at all!!!
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