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The hoses on my diaphragm pumps attach by sliding directly over the outlets with a spring clamp holding them in place.
They've come loose a couple of times, so I'd like a more secure connection.
Would it be possible/advisable to cut a thread on the outlets and connect hoses with standard pipe fittings?
NPT 3/8" looks like a good candidate - the outer diameter is 0.675" (17.145mm), only slightly less than the outlet diameter (approx 18mm).
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I would not thread the outlet pipe directly. I would use an adaptor like a glue on/hose clamp style that adapts the smooth pipe to threads.
Half acre 30 year old farm pond, Mebane NC. Aeration & feeder. LMB, CC, SC, BG, HBC, two no account welfare carp and nine seasonal Tilapia that all the other fish are terrified of.
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The problem is that the pump nozzle is made from HDPE which requires special adhesives. I'm not sure these adhesives can make a durable airtight seal between the nozzle and brass or nylon fittings.
Having said that, I'm starting to think this is the way to go.
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Solution one might be a worm gear type clamp.
What I used on mine was a section of more flexible hose from the pump to the manifold. It is softer vinyl hose and clamps better to the smooth outlet. If you don't use a manifold, you could still use a short section of vinyl or EPDM hose with a butt connector (or tee, good place for a low pressure pressure gauge) and worm gear hose clamps.
Last edited by snrub; 07/22/18 08:41 PM.
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I'm currently using a worm drive clamp, but the hose still works itself free every few days.
I haven't been able to find any vinyl hose in the right size. I suspect it will grip even worse than the existing hose though!
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Maybe rough up the surface for a better grip? Or cut a small channel for a clamp to sit in.
Half acre 30 year old farm pond, Mebane NC. Aeration & feeder. LMB, CC, SC, BG, HBC, two no account welfare carp and nine seasonal Tilapia that all the other fish are terrified of.
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I would not thread it! It sounds like more of an issue with the hose selection to me. You should be using something like a "5/8' reinforced flexible clear hose". Local hardware store should have it. It will go on tight, use alcohol to lubricate the the interference fit.
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I purchased a pvc 3/4 nozzle fitting for mine and used the pvc primer/glue. Airtight and secure
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Hey Damian, I just put my aeration system in and contrary to what I've read here, my pump (Gast Diaphram - Model # DOA-P701-AA) came with both the outlet and inlet threaded for 3/8npt. Barbed fitting and air filter were included (only needed some Teflon wrap) as well as the stainless worm clamps to attach the 3/8 sinking hose. Its only got a few hours on it, but so far...no issues, and that little 1/8hp pump puts out some serious air!!
So apparently it can be done. I'd be very careful not to crack the outlet tho.
Last edited by Mike Whatley; 08/17/18 05:16 PM.
.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!
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