Hydor Performer Recirculating Skimmer

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by rcflyer1388, Feb 22, 2014.

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  1. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Recently got a Hydor Performer 705 for my new 90 gallon upgrade. I want to place the skimmer out of the sump and away from it. Only problem that I'm having is that it seems the outlet of the skimmer uses metric PVC with o-rings. The o-rings I can get around but the size is a pain. On the elbow it's stamped 1 1/4, so i go to the local hardware store to buy that size coupling to extend the outlet and no joy. The walls of the hydor's pvc are a lot thinner than our standard Schedule 40 PVC. Anyone had this issue and or help with locating something to make it work. Was thinking about using a hose clamp and an oversized vinyl tube if all else fails I guess.