Need alittle help..

**aquascaping1982** · 12th Apr 2007, 00:55

Ok here goes my problem, I got a 3ft tank with a Eheim 2026 filter & I just brought a 2nd chiller so the BIG problem is I don't have any little idea on how to install it. As I see that the 2026 filter the piping is big & my chiller in-out flow the pipe is small, same as those 2213 or 2232 piping. So how do I connect it? Really need help thanks in advance!

Hope you guys understand what I saying..haa

**Alex Ho** · 12th Apr 2007, 08:09

There is a kind of joint for you to connect hose of different diameter. The 2 ends is in a form of stepped cone. Each side has 3 steps, the mouth has a smallest diameter and the more inner step is biggest.

So if the hose diameter is small, it will fit the smallest step at the mouth. If its dia is big, it will fit the larger step further in.

There are 3 type of hose size: 12/9, 16/12 and 22/16. That's the hose outer/inner diameter. So make sure you know your hose size before purchasing the joint. Normally the joint can fit all 3 size.

**aquascaping1982** · 12th Apr 2007, 10:47

Ok I see, does any lfs selling this joint?

**Shadow** · 12th Apr 2007, 11:48

I know NA have it, but it is Eheim brand, expensive

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**Alex Ho** · 12th Apr 2007, 12:56

Not all LFS have it. I bought mine at Aquatic Connection, Sims Place Blk 53. Not ehiem brand, so cheaper. But can't remember what price.

**BFG** · 12th Apr 2007, 22:17

Go to Petmart and explain your situation. They have alot of spare part stuff for you to see too!

**aquascaping1982** · 12th Apr 2007, 23:25

Originally Posted by Shadow

I know NA have it, but it is Eheim brand, expensive

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I don't mind a little expensive cos I need it urgently haha..anyway thanks! will head down to NA.

**aquascaping1982** · 12th Apr 2007, 23:26

Originally Posted by BFG

Go to Petmart and explain your situation!

Hi BFG where is Petmart located at?

**Shadow** · 12th Apr 2007, 23:41

Originally Posted by aquascaping1982

Hi BFG where is Petmart located at?

Blk 151 Serangoon North Ave 2, #01-79, Singapore 550151

**aquascaping1982** · 12th Apr 2007, 23:59

Thanks shadow...

**David Moses Heng** · 14th Apr 2007, 00:45

Originally Posted by aquascaping1982

I don't mind a little expensive cos I need it urgently haha..anyway thanks! will head down to NA.

try c328. they have plenty. cheap also.

**aquascaping1982** · 14th Apr 2007, 01:09

Thanks guys just brought it today..but I have 1 question which is...

How do I set-up my chiller? Is it tank-->input through filter-->chiller-->flowback to tank? Quite confuse..

**David Moses Heng** · 14th Apr 2007, 01:28

Originally Posted by aquascaping1982

Thanks guys just brought it today..but I have 1 question which is...

How do I set-up my chiller? Is it tank-->input through filter-->chiller-->flowback to tank? Quite confuse..

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**Alex Ho** · 14th Apr 2007, 20:12

Originally Posted by aquascaping1982

Thanks guys just brought it today..but I have 1 question which is...

How do I set-up my chiller? Is it tank-->input through filter-->chiller-->flowback to tank? Quite confuse..

My setup is tank->filter->co2 reactor (in tank).

You definately want to filter any water going into your chiller. Any large debris trap inside chiller coil is hard to flush out.

Hi Altum_lover76,
Nice weathering job on the tank

. I mean, the military tank model, not fish tank.