koiboy Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 I was just wondering if somebody could help me, regarding pipe fittings for the fluval 04 series canisters. First of all I have the 204 MSF, the one witht he two levers on the canister. I would like to know what size of piping I need to fit insibe the rubber bungs on the inlet and outlet (where you connect the output nozzle). I have seen fittings (spraybars, air diffusers etc) made by ehiem, but will they fit my filter, they are in a few sizes - 9mm, 12mm and 16mm. But I would like to know what size I would need. Would hagens air diffuser fit my model. Also does anybody have a spraybar for their 04 series, and if so, could they talk me through (or write) the parts needed to attatch the spraybar? I ask this because I have read that some people have a spraybar on thiers, but I have seen no spraybar speciffically for the 04 range, just the 03 range. The piece of stiff plastic pipe that they give you for the inlet tube, has an external diameter of 18mm, and an internal diameter of 14mm, and I am confused as to what way companies measure their piping and parts before advertising them (whether they would advertise this piece of pipe as 14 or 18mm piping). Also am i the only one who does not like the chunky inlet strainer and would like to replace it for something that draws water from a larger area, perhaps installing a spraybar on the inlet, is this a good idea? I would be grateful if anybody could help me with any of these questions. Thanks in advance, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 23, 2003 Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 I have the 404 but don't know how it compares to the 204. The spraybar doesnt have fittings, it fits snugly onto the connecting pipe. I think most brands use the same size. Take the pipe with you when you go to buy the other bits. Some people put sponge filters on the end of the uplifts. I am going to do this as I am sick of the uplift clogging with plant debris. Sorry I can't offer more help as I have never measured the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiboy Posted February 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2003 Okay, thanks, I just wondered if perhaps you may need aditional adapters to make the 03 spraybar fit on th 04 range. The sponge is a good idea, and would reduce clogging of the filter, thanks for the input, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 The 03 spraybar is a straight swap. At least the 404 and 403 spraybars are, so I assume with the 204 and 203. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1 Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Hi Matt I have a 204. Did not like the ribbed hose. Bought a genuine Eheim hose. Not cheap, but it fits perfectly on the housing, valves. It is 16mm. My fluval hose ended up in the rubbish bin. Actually that where the whole Fluval should be. Long live Eheim. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiboy Posted February 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Thanks, now I know that it should be okay to use the ehiem stuff on my filter. Thanks John. I also know that the 203 spraybar would fit my 204. Thanks Ira. Thank you both, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.