[DavecUK]

I did my best to merge all this stuff to one thread, from the temp one. It's messy but it's the best I could do this time round. I'll do better next time...would have been easier if a second thread had not be started as I would have just split it..but hey ho.

Dave

 

[disq]

I did my best to merge all this stuff to one thread, from the temp one. It's messy but it's the best I could do this time round. I'll do better next time...would have been easier if a second thread had not be started as I would have just split it..but hey ho.

Thanks, I will behave better next time! I can't seem to be able to edit the previous posts though, will be confusing for new readers. I was going to remove the link to the other thread and add a preface of sorts to my long post.

 

[DavecUK]

Don't worry we were lucky it didn't all go. fortunately I had enough sense to split it first...

I will be practising before I use merge again....I can see why some functions were removed from the mod panel. however we got there in the end but next time you guys need to give me the time to deal with it 🤣

 

[Doram]

Thanks, I will behave better next time! I can't seem to be able to edit the previous posts though, will be confusing for new readers. I was going to remove the link to the other thread and add a preface of sorts to my long post.

Yep, came out a bit chaotic, lol.

When I get the parts and if I am successful, I will try to put it all together in an organised way and maybe a new, clean thread. One organised post with all the info together is all it needs for those who wants to have a go at this mod. But for now, anyone who is willing to put a little effort can gather it all from this thread. It's only 2 pages, and it is better than what we had yesterday (lol again).

 

[MediumRoastSteam]

I am going to try the solution suggested by @DavecUK, which seems more elegant and doesn't require to cut the water tank. Instead, Dave suggested to connect the OPV discharge hose with a T connector to the hose that goes to the pump, as seen in the photo below.

I ordered a 3-way Y 6mm connection and a 3-way 6mm T connection to do the mod, both brass and from the same eBay Shop:

Y connector - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRASS-barbed-Hose-Y-Splitter-Joiner-Connector-Available-in-4-sizes/302640867070?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=601489110379&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

T connector - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOLID-BRASS-barbed-Hose-T-splitter-joiner-connector-Available-in-6-sizes/301942646786?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=600744504401&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

DaveC also suggested adding a one-way (no return) valve on the hose between the T connection and the tank. If I understand correctly, this is to make sure that the discharge water will only go to the pump and not back to into the tank, in order to stop the pressure of the OPV discharge from pushing up the in-tank filter (Please correct me if I got this wrong). This valve is optional and is not necessary if no in-tank filter is used. This is the no-return valve: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/One-Way-Valve-Sprung-Plastic-Barbed-Non-Return-Inline-Water-Air-Car-Gas-Liquid/251338340002?hash=item3a84eeb6a2:g:5xQAAOxyNExSMi3I

If anyone has tried it and has any experience to share, I would love to hear it before I wreck my machine, lol.

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You'll need some silicone hose too!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Silicone-Tubing-Hose-Pipe-Pond-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Air-Pump-AFS-Tube-FDA/130771449103?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=430096423714&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[MediumRoastSteam]

Thanks, I will behave better next time! I can't seem to be able to edit the previous posts though, will be confusing for new readers. I was going to remove the link to the other thread and add a preface of sorts to my long post.

That's what I call "an introduction and a half!" - Once again, welcome! 👍

 

[Doram]

You'll need some silicone hose too!

Possibly.

Do you know for certain (or very likely) that the existing hose will not reach, or are you saying to get some just in case? I was thinking to have a look inside before ordering extra tubing (plus I can borrow the tube from the loop inside the water tank if needed, because it is currently not doing anything as I don't use the in-tank filter).

 

[MediumRoastSteam]

(plus I can borrow the tube from the loop inside the water tank if needed, because it is currently not doing anything as I don't use the in-tank filter).

Great idea. Just make sure it's 5mm ID (so it fits the 6mm fitting you bought).

the only reason I suggest you buy the hose is that, should you wish to revert it all, for whichever reason, you can. If the one in the tank doesn't fit, you could cut the silicone hose where you'll be adding the T fitting. But then again, you can't revert it to the original if you want it to.

Alternatively... If you wish to revert to the original configuration... You can always buy a new hose then - but it won't be the "original" hose. Minor detail. 🤣. 👍

 

[Doram]

the only reason I suggest you buy the hose is that, should you wish to revert it all, for whichever reason, you can. If the one in the tank doesn't fit, you could cut the silicone hose where you'll be adding the T fitting. But then again, you can't revert it to the original if you want it to.

Alternatively... If you wish to revert to the original configuration... You can always buy a new hose then - but it won't be the "original" hose. Minor detail. 🤣. 👍

Yes, I plan to go slowly, check everything fits and make sure I can go back if needed. I would like to do it, but under no pressure to rush anything. All a bit of fun. 🙂