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Trying to connect RO line to my Kamoer X1 pro

Patio

Patio

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I am trying to connect my dosing pump (Kamoer X1) to RO line then into my Kalk reactors john guest fitting. I need a piece that can transition me from the dosing pump's line diameter to RO size diameter. Like a male x male barbed downsize union. Do these exist or is there a work-around I need to figure out?

Would this work?
Ozone Kynar Fittings
Ozone Resistant Reducing Barb Union 1/4” x 3/16”


Dose pump info:
  • X1 pro pump head tubing size: ID*OD 2*4mm pharmed bpt tube
  • Included PVC tubing size: ID*OD 3*5mm
I can post pictures this evening if my writing is not painting a clear picture.

Thanks for any help!
 
they do exist, you just have to find it.
you could use something like this.
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Mur-lok Stem Adapter Tube x Hose Stem

Mur-lok Stem Adapter Tube x Hose Stem Stem side slides into standard push connect fittings. Barb side is designed for flexible tubing like nylon or clear pvc. Mur-lok RO fittings are the only RO fittings that feature dual EPDM O-rings to ensure a straight leak free fit. These high quality...
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Newjack said:
you could use something like this.
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The murlock adapter seems nice but I did not see any that would reduce down to my pumps tubing diameter.

I needed some RODI replacement parts so I ordered the reducing barb union 1/4" x 3/16" as well. Friday I should find out if it will work.
 
The part arrived.... Not even close. Way too large.

I didn't see any other option on BRS or MD (probably overlooking it). I may try a plumbing supply store and will see if BRS support has any suggestions. If not, I may end up just purchasing the ecotech dosing pump as it seems to be equipped for RO line out of the box. I can use the Kamoer down the road for another application that doesn't require RO diameter sizing up.
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svreef said:
Is the barb too large? Those silicone ends are pretty stretchy.
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Good point! I snapped that pic while home from work at lunch today and didn't even think to give it a try. I will try this evening when back home. Thanks for the push!
 
I believe the Kamoer tubing they give you is metric sized, 3mm, but that translates to 1/8" for the barb, and then your RO tubing should be 1/4" so that's what you need as far as adapter.

One thing I did which may have been a little janky was use some of the tubing that was packaged with the pump cut a bit off to put on one end of the barb and then shoved that into 1/4" tubing and it seems to fit like a glove, and the other end directly into the pump tubing. Of course this was with standard clear 1/4" tubing, RO tubing tends to be more rigid so not sure if that would work.
 
Is there also a shutoff, reservoir, or accumulator in there somewhere? Given that kalk output lines occasionally clog and peristaltic tubes occasionally get holes I would be hesitant to hook an RO line directly to one.
When I ran kalk I had it on a solenoid from can elevated reservoir, but of course I didn’t have a great measure of flow rate.
 
sfsuphysics said:
I believe the Kamoer tubing they give you is metric sized, 3mm, but that translates to 1/8" for the barb, and then your RO tubing should be 1/4" so that's what you need as far as adapter.

One thing I did which may have been a little janky was use some of the tubing that was packaged with the pump cut a bit off to put on one end of the barb and then shoved that into 1/4" tubing and it seems to fit like a glove, and the other end directly into the pump tubing. Of course this was with standard clear 1/4" tubing, RO tubing tends to be more rigid so not sure if that would work.
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Thanks! I will give this a try for sure.
 
jccaclimber said:
Is there also a shutoff, reservoir, or accumulator in there somewhere? Given that kalk output lines occasionally clog and peristaltic tubes occasionally get holes I would be hesitant to hook an RO line directly to one.
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The doser is just pulling RODI from resevoir then Pushing RODI into the reactor. The kalk just overflows out of the reactor ( in this case the "accumulator"?) and does not run through a line at all. I think that is what you are asking?
 
Patio said:
The doser is just pulling RODI from resevoir then Pushing RODI into the reactor. The kalk just overflows out of the reactor ( in this case the "accumulator"?) and does not run through a line at all. I think that is what you are asking?
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Yes. I was concerned you were trying to connect a doser directly to an RO unit product line rather than a reservoir.
 
Avast Marine responded with the adapter needed and also have the piece in stock! Hope to receive it soon.

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Pushlock Tubing Adapter

This pushlock tubing adapter is useful for adapting soft nylon or silicone hose to a push lock (john guest) fitting. Useful to connect your ATO pump's output tubing to the 1/4" pushlock input of our kalk stirrer. The 3/16" x 1/4" adapter fits the tubing that comes with our ATO Diaphragm Pump...
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Newjack said:
That's the same basic fitting that I suggested to you that would work.
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correct but reducing. BRS also suggested the piece you show above. There was no way I could stretch the Kamoer tubing over that 1/4" barb. The avast barb is 3/16" which I think I should be able to stretch the tubing over.
 
I have a barb 3/16 x 5/32. The small end connects to kamoer x1 pump and the bigger end connects to dosing tubing.Not sure if this will work. I’m in Newark. You can have it.
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Fox_reefing said:
I have a barb 3/16 x 5/32. The small end connects to kamoer x1 pump and the bigger end connects to dosing tubing.Not sure if this will work. I’m in Newark. You can have it.
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I may take you up on this and appreciate the offer! I have some parts from Avast coming but still unsure if it will work. If they don't work, your piece may be able to help me step up into parts I already have on hand that could bridge the gap.
Thanks!
Pat
 
robert4025 said:
You need one of these transition connectors...
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Robert, It looks like you cracked the code! I will try and get down there in the next few days. I also need salt, food and a lot more color for tank! It has been a while but I hear the shop is looking great. I wish I still worked in San Jose...
 
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