Quick disconnect system?

[yesman]

Is there a quick disconnect system for releasing scrubber screen (as attached to its pipe) from the feeder pipe for easy weekly cleanings, something like the one used on garden hoses?

I think using a domestic hose pipe connecter would mean too small a hole for water to travel through, fitted into 1" water supply pipework from sump pump.

Im looking at a sreen of 28x9" =252sq inches so whatever gallons p/h that adds up to?

[SantaMonica]

Here are some good ways to attach the screen to the pipe:



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"Huhhhhh" on the MB site did this:
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"IamFood" on the SG site did this:
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"Murfman" on the SCMAS site did this:
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[yesman]

Thanks for those innovative ideas, I like the idea of attaching the screen to the pipe as a permanent fixture, as its tuff stuff (the plastic screen) and disconnecting at the point where the water feed pipe connects to the screen holding pipe, so I can just quick release, lift the whole pipe/screen out for weekly cleaning.

Any ideas around practicle quick disconnect of water feed pipe?

Thanks, this is an inspiring site!

[kcress]

Unions are very easy to separate pipes with. You don't even need movable pipes to use them.

[SantaMonica]

Be sure to use light-shields, to keep algae from growing into the slot.

[yesman]

Kcress your a star, of course Unions!

Santa, funny I was thinking about that very question, very important to have. What do you suggest as a permanent fix for this?
Almost needs some sort of U shaped pipe or something to just sit over the pipe and low enough to shield the light.

[SantaMonica]

Tank divider frames are easy:

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