My return tubing is 1/2" but the part Gla$$Holes sent me to connect the tubing to the bulk head is 3/4" non-barbed. It's very loose and I can't see what I'd use to make the fit. Help!
I'm not entirely sure what you are connecting from you two photos, it looks like you have two female ends? You should be able to cut a short length of 3/4-inch pipe to connect the two together.
Both pics are of the same part. The unthreaded part is where I assume my 1/2" tubing goes but how? The opening is 3/4" and way to big for the 1/2" tubing. Not even glue would keep them connected.
Shouldn't both ends be threaded?
Is your tubing threaded? Maybe post a photo of the other part (tubing) so I can be sure.
But, you'll likely need to get a 3/4-inch slip by 1/2-inch coupling ...and may need a short section of 3/4-inch pipe depending on what fitting you can find. I think I mentioned about 50 trips to the plumbing store when I plumbed my tank...
I would look for a 3/4" slip x 1/2" female threaded adapter bushing then screw a 1/2" male thread by 1/2" barbed nipple in the piece they sent. You would want to glue the bushing into the 90 degree fitting.
Another option would be a 3/4" x 1/2" threaded bushing screwed into the 90 degree piece with a 1/2" male thread by 1/2" barbed 90 degree elbow pointed down. All the above should be available at ACE, True Value, Lowes or HD either in the lawn sprinkler area or on the wall with the flare, compression and speed fittings.
Did the kit come with directions? Did you checked the the instructions and/or website to be sure the kit you received had all the parts it was supposed to?
I'm thinking either the kit was not complete or you have the drain and return parts mixed up.
Wrong part I think!
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