wedge421
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I just purchased a new March pump from NB. What connections do I need to get in order to be able to hook up the inlet and outlet hoses? And are they available at Lowes and HD haha.
What fittings are used with the March Pump?
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Anthony_Lopez
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HAHA Chris... What have I done?! We get you a CFC and you go "gear head"
Grats on the new pump!!
Grats on the new pump!!
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wedge421
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HAHAH I know. It kills me!!!
CodeRage
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The threads on the pump head use 1/2" FNPT fittings. The easy route is to use a hose barb and slap some hose on it with a hose clamp. If you get brass fittings then be careful to not over tighten. You can strip the threads easily. Use lots of teflon tape and tighten till snug
SourHopHead
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Mine comes tomorrow and so do my QD!!! I am so psyched!!!
MNBugeater
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I put a 1/2 NPT ball valve on the output side, then what ever connection to your hose you want... straight barb, quick connect, etc.
You don't need a valve on the intake, in fact it isnt recommended. You can restrict the output to control your flow. Works great.
You don't need a valve on the intake, in fact it isnt recommended. You can restrict the output to control your flow. Works great.
Anthony_Lopez
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I've heard using the ball valve helps in priming the pump as well...
Anthony_Lopez
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Nice setup...
I'm thinking I may need a pump...
I'm thinking I may need a pump...
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wedge421
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Yep you do. Do you guys have any pics of the pump setup with barbs?
MNBugeater
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Pretty sure the posted pics have barbs and most if not all will. Not sure how else you would attach a hose to the pump without some sort of barbed fitting.
