jpdriver1 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Hope I haven't put this in the wrong place, but need some input. I am a member of several online groups for turtle owners and one person stated they are using air line quick disconnects for their filters. I never thought of them as being water tight. Ideas and opinions please thanks kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Why would they not be? The limitation on them is they use cheap seals so they won't hold up to most chemicals, nor can they exceed about 150PSI reliably. I'm guessing you're not going to be putting harsh chemicals through them or running anywhere near that much pressure. Oh, they don't flow that well either. If the fitting leaking will cause massive damage or kill all your turtles, you might want to do something else though, as like I said the seals they use are typically quite cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 thanks DirtyComanche, I was thinking the same thing ---- probably better in the long run to just get garden hose disconnects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 that would guarantee they were good being in a moist environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 The other thing about running water in a cheap air-line quick connect is that they don't seem particularly resistant to rust, which can seize up the slidey bit. Especially with mineral- (or turtle poop)-heavy water, even a microscopic drop could lead to rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 We use standard plastic quick connects on the cooling system for our asphalt sleds to connect them to our cool down cart. Have had no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 thanks all, ended up finding a deal on larger canister filters, that have a QC built in. Just need to add shut off valves --- way easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Got a pic of your turtles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Leonardo on the left Donatello on the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manche757 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 16 hours ago, jpdriver1 said: Leonardo on the left Donatello on the right Italians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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