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U-tube with Directional Return. Will accept 1/2" or 3/4" (inside diameter) vinyl tubing.
Note: This will not work with neither 1/2" nor 3/4" ball-socket fittings.
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Is the U spacing wide enough to fit over eurobracing?
What is the distance between the two pipes?
Yes, the U-tube is suitable for tank rims up to 3" wide.
Answered : Jan 04, 2018
By : Robert, Garden Grove
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What is the maximum flow rate?
Hi, I've got this product set up on my aquarium (the larger version) but I'm wondering if you know what the maximum flow rate that will pass through it is? I'd also like to know who the manufacturer is. Thanks
The manufacturer's information on these U-tubes is proprietary. These U-tubes can handle the flow rate from any size pump they are capable of fitting on. They don't have a functional flow rate limit. The flow rate is limited by the overflow drain, not the outlet tube.
Answered : Apr 26, 2018
By : Felicia
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The manufacturer's information on these U-tubes is proprietary. These U-tubes can handle the flow rate from any size pump they are capable of fitting on. They don't have a functional flow rate limit.
Seems reasonably well built. Great price. Nice directional return. Mine even stays put, but I could certainly see where it may not depending on how your tank is made
Good product really like the directional head.Needs suction cup but solved this with a piece of pipe foam insulation on rim of tank keeps it very stable.
The desciption of this item says it fits 1/2 inch tubing, but mine did not. I could not for the life of me get the tubing around it, so I had to buy a piece of 5/8 inch tubing and a 1/2 to 5/8 inch adapter to allow the connection. The tube is great, just wish I didn't have to spend another $10 to ge...Read More
The desciption of this item says it fits 1/2 inch tubing, but mine did not. I could not for the life of me get the tubing around it, so I had to buy a piece of 5/8 inch tubing and a 1/2 to 5/8 inch adapter to allow the connection. The tube is great, just wish I didn't have to spend another $10 to get it to fit on something it is supposed to fit.Hide
I believe this should’ve come with a suction cup or something to hold onto the side of my tank. I was able to use an old one from an old heater that I had laying around. Other than that it works for my return line. No issues there.
CONS
Soft uneven molded plastic very hard to use clamps, can leak
REVIEW
OK product but very soft uneven plastic, when clamping they collapse allowing water to leak, had to throw one of the two I purchased away. Luckily Marine Depot is sending me a replacement but I’m not going to use these.
CONS
The smaller U-Tube's 3/4" sizing is not accurate. Also need a way to hold it onto the rim of the tank.
REVIEW
I bought return tubing with 3/4" ID and ordered the 1/2 & 3/4 inch U-Tube. I slipped the tube completely over both sized ribbings and even over what I would call the two knuckles above them and tightly clamped over it. It still had a slight seepage around the connection. So I ordered the next siz...Read More
I bought return tubing with 3/4" ID and ordered the 1/2 & 3/4 inch U-Tube. I slipped the tube completely over both sized ribbings and even over what I would call the two knuckles above them and tightly clamped over it. It still had a slight seepage around the connection. So I ordered the next size up, the 3/4 & 1" U-Tube. The 3/4 ribbing on this one was perfectly snug, so much that I had to really exert a lot of effort to get it inside the tubing. This goes to show that the 3/4" ribbing on the smaller U-Tube is not accurate. I would say it's likely probably only 5/8" so if you are using 3/4" tubing be sure to get the larger U-Tube. It didn't affect my return water flow between the two. If not for the incorrect sizing advertised I would give this product at least 4 stars.Hide
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