Eheim 1046/1048/1060

mkosem · 06-10-2001, 11:50 AM

hello, I am looking at eheim pumps for my replacement due to their low noise and temp level. What size hoses get connected to these? I am running a 3/8" system right now. Is one of these any better or worse fot me to use? I don't really want to get the 1060 because it's kind of expensive. As compared to this crappy *ss rio180 I have in this system now will I see an improvement? And is the 1046 enough? And, will I need any adapters or anything like that to use any of these pumps with my system?

Thanks,
--MAtt

mkosem · 06-11-2001, 11:06 AM

no one?

--Matt

Nordic · 06-11-2001, 03:25 PM

I'm using an Eheim 1048 with DangerDen's stuff. Works great without adapters. With silicon tubing you will have no problem connecting the Eheim to your system. It might be a little tight with PVC tubing but that is a good thing on one hand, I've tried that too and it works well.

gmat · 06-11-2001, 09:25 PM

Most powerful eheims got 1/2" inlets or bigger. Generally you can easily swap those inlets for other size than original one, kits are supplied by Eheim. But generally no less than 1/2".

mkosem · 06-11-2001, 09:59 PM

ok, I wanna get a 1048. It has 1/2" inlet and outlet. How do I get my 3/8" system to work with it? Or, where can I get new inlet and outlets?

--Matt

mkosem · 06-11-2001, 10:00 PM

or can I cram my 3/8" black rubber hose over the 1/2" barbs?

--MAtt

mkosem · 06-12-2001, 10:55 PM

hmmmmm?

--Matt

Butcher · 06-13-2001, 05:05 AM

The inlet and outlet nozzles are screw fit so you should be able to fit new 3/8" fittings. As for cramming your hose over... you might be able to with some hot water and sweat but no bets on that

gmat · 06-13-2001, 07:27 AM

Better go to your favorite aquarium shop and ask for 1/2 to 3/8 straight converters.
Or try those fabulous quick inserts from www.liquidcool.org. There are 3/8-1/2 converters as well.

06-10-2001, 11:50 AM	#1
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	Eheim 1046/1048/1060 hello, I am looking at eheim pumps for my replacement due to their low noise and temp level. What size hoses get connected to these? I am running a 3/8" system right now. Is one of these any better or worse fot me to use? I don't really want to get the 1060 because it's kind of expensive. As compared to this crappy *ss rio180 I have in this system now will I see an improvement? And is the 1046 enough? And, will I need any adapters or anything like that to use any of these pumps with my system? Thanks, --MAtt

06-13-2001, 05:05 AM	#8
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	The inlet and outlet nozzles are screw fit so you should be able to fit new 3/8" fittings. As for cramming your hose over... you might be able to with some hot water and sweat but no bets on that __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...

06-11-2001, 11:06 AM	#2
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	no one? --Matt

06-11-2001, 03:25 PM	#3
Nordic Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 98	I'm using an Eheim 1048 with DangerDen's stuff. Works great without adapters. With silicon tubing you will have no problem connecting the Eheim to your system. It might be a little tight with PVC tubing but that is a good thing on one hand, I've tried that too and it works well.

06-11-2001, 09:25 PM	#4
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	Most powerful eheims got 1/2" inlets or bigger. Generally you can easily swap those inlets for other size than original one, kits are supplied by Eheim. But generally no less than 1/2".

06-11-2001, 09:59 PM	#5
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	ok, I wanna get a 1048. It has 1/2" inlet and outlet. How do I get my 3/8" system to work with it? Or, where can I get new inlet and outlets? --Matt

06-11-2001, 10:00 PM	#6
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	or can I cram my 3/8" black rubber hose over the 1/2" barbs? --MAtt

06-12-2001, 10:55 PM	#7
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	hmmmmm? --Matt

06-13-2001, 07:27 AM	#9
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	Better go to your favorite aquarium shop and ask for 1/2 to 3/8 straight converters. Or try those fabulous quick inserts from www.liquidcool.org. There are 3/8-1/2 converters as well.

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