Chihiros Double Tap Quick Connector

Chihiros Double Tap Quick Connector

The Chihiros Double Tap Quick Connector is a double-valve hose connector for aquarium canister filters, made for aquarists who want fast water shut-off and easy disconnection when it is time to service the filter. It is designed to help prevent leaks and backflow, and its reduced height suits tight cabinet spaces.

Key Benefits

• Double-valve design shuts off the water quickly and lets you detach the hose just as fast.
• Makes canister filter maintenance and cleaning more convenient, with no need to wrestle hoses off while water is still flowing.
• Helps prevent leaks and backflow when the hose is disconnected.
• Built-in rubber O-rings give a leak-free connection.
• Made from durable, corrosion-resistant ABS.
• Reusable, and easy to install and remove.
• Reduced height compared with the traditional Double Tap, so it fits better in tight spaces while still delivering excellent quality.
• Offered in standard and reducer types for flexible hose setups.

How to Use

• Fit the connector into the canister filter hose line, then use the double-valve action to shut off the water before disconnecting for maintenance or cleaning.
• Before each use, make sure the O-rings are intact and the connections are secure.
• Inspect the connector periodically for wear or ageing.

Suitable For

• Aquarium canister filter hoses.
• Aquarists who service their filters regularly and want a cleaner, quicker disconnection.
• Installations where space is limited and a lower-profile connector is needed.

Compatibility

• Standard types connect hoses of the same size, in the 12/16 mm and 16/22 mm sizes listed below.
• The reducer type joins 16/22 mm hose to 12/16 mm hose.

Specifications

• Material: ABS, corrosion-resistant
• Seals: built-in rubber O-rings
• Design: double-valve quick connector, reusable
• Types: standard and reducer

Available Sizes

• 13mm (12/16mm)
• 17mm (16/22mm)
• 17mm to 13mm (16/22mm to 12/16mm)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Double Tap Quick Connector used for?
It is used on aquarium canister filter hoses to shut off the water quickly and disconnect the hose for maintenance or cleaning, helping to prevent leaks and backflow.

Which size should I choose?
Match the connector to your hose. It comes in 13mm (12/16mm) and 17mm (16/22mm), plus a reducer, 17mm to 13mm (16/22mm to 12/16mm), for joining the larger hose to the smaller one.

How is it different from the traditional Double Tap?
It has a reduced height, so it is better suited to installation in tight spaces, while still delivering excellent quality.

Can I reuse the connector after disconnecting it?
Yes, it is reusable and easy to install and remove. Check that the O-rings are intact and the connections are secure each time before use.

How do I know when it needs attention?
Inspect it periodically for wear or ageing, and check that the O-rings are intact before use.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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