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Originally posted by Jonas:
i think i will just buy a 3/8" barb which DOES screw in and take a 1/2" drill bit and make my own. i seem completely unable to find the correct animal around here.
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ok jonas, you don't have to buy a 3/8" barb.
let me try to explain the difference. first the outlet of the pump. you need a 1/2" x 3/8" hose barb. the reason for the difference in measurements is because the first figure, 1/2" is referring to the ID of the hose it will fit. the 3/8" is the size of the pipe thread. they are two different measures, but when you look at it, they are the same.
for the output, you actually need a reducer. you need a 1/2" x 1/2" hose barb. the second figure is actually pretty big when you look at it, but again, it is NPT, national pipe thread. that is all you need for your pump, and they should be easily availabe at any hardware store. if not, you can go to
www.mcmaster.com and order the nylon ones, around $8-10 with shipping. that is all.
i know, i just did this last week. i have it sitting right here. 1/2" x 3/8" for the outlet, and 1/2" x 1/2" for the inlet.
deez