Quick disconnects for zoomed 501?

**Dollface** · 11-05-2009, 08:17 AM

the zoomed 501 takes 8/10mm tubing, does anyone know if there are any quick disconnects that would fit this? Or could I purchase tubing adapters to a larger tubing size for eheim 12/16mm quick disconnects?
I'm sick of having to remove the in/outflow from my tank every time I have to clean the filter.

**jflng** · 11-05-2009, 01:02 PM

Maybe you can find something here: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...me=6917&Page=1 Give 'em a call and they can assist you with sizing.

**Dollface** · 11-05-2009, 11:04 PM

would this work?
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...uct%5Fid=33766

**jflng** · 11-06-2009, 02:31 AM

Those look good to me, but I can't promise anything. I bought some of these (I think) http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...roduct_id=8429 a while back. I never used them much, so I can't really endorse these either. They worked fine on the few test runs I gave them.

I had to call them to make sure I was ordering the right size and parts. They were helpful on the phone. Shipping was a bit late, but I got exactly the parts I needed. I do recommend the company. Browse the rest of the site if you have time. Lots of good stuff there.

**Dollface** · 11-06-2009, 02:41 AM

Did you get the shut off version or straight through? I assume that the shut off version would stop the water from draining, correct?

**jflng** · 11-06-2009, 07:07 PM

Well, the ones I have shut off the water supply (from both ends) when disconnected. I guess they're the 'shut off' version. I wish I could help you more here, but I bought these a long time ago. I don't really remember anything about the order.

I dug them out of their hiding places today. They're quality parts. I did notice one thing about them that might not be good. The mechanism that stops the flow is controlled by a small metal spring. I assume it's rust resistant. The springs could maybe eventually trap debris also. I do remember customer support telling me they would work fine for my application; which was similar to yours. I really don't know if any of this will be a problem. I still plan to use them someday.

I've seen other types of disconnects that don't have springs. I imagine usplastic.com carries some without. If the springs bother you, discount the ones I bought. Hopefully they can point you in the right direction.

11-05-2009, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Dollface ◕ ◡ ◕ ◕ ◡ ◕ ◕ ◡ ◕ (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28/100%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 996	would this work? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...uct%5Fid=33766 __________________ Wabi Kusa is just an Aquascape Katamari. Nanaa nana na nana NaNa.

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Dollface ◕ ◡ ◕ ◕ ◡ ◕ ◕ ◡ ◕ (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28/100%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 996	Did you get the shut off version or straight through? I assume that the shut off version would stop the water from draining, correct? __________________ Wabi Kusa is just an Aquascape Katamari. Nanaa nana na nana NaNa.

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11-05-2009, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
jflng Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 211	Maybe you can find something here: http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...me=6917&Page=1 Give 'em a call and they can assist you with sizing.

11-06-2009, 02:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
jflng Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 211	Those look good to me, but I can't promise anything. I bought some of these (I think) http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...roduct_id=8429 a while back. I never used them much, so I can't really endorse these either. They worked fine on the few test runs I gave them. I had to call them to make sure I was ordering the right size and parts. They were helpful on the phone. Shipping was a bit late, but I got exactly the parts I needed. I do recommend the company. Browse the rest of the site if you have time. Lots of good stuff there.

11-06-2009, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
jflng Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 211	Well, the ones I have shut off the water supply (from both ends) when disconnected. I guess they're the 'shut off' version. I wish I could help you more here, but I bought these a long time ago. I don't really remember anything about the order. I dug them out of their hiding places today. They're quality parts. I did notice one thing about them that might not be good. The mechanism that stops the flow is controlled by a small metal spring. I assume it's rust resistant. The springs could maybe eventually trap debris also. I do remember customer support telling me they would work fine for my application; which was similar to yours. I really don't know if any of this will be a problem. I still plan to use them someday. I've seen other types of disconnects that don't have springs. I imagine usplastic.com carries some without. If the springs bother you, discount the ones I bought. Hopefully they can point you in the right direction.

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