[QUOTE=catnip;46814] I drilled a hole and tapped a 1/8 inch female pipe thread in the side of the fitting that screws into the pump inlet. I chose to use a 1/8 inch fitting to minimize the structural impact on the PVC fitting.QUOTE]

Thanks so much for the info. Could you clarify the part about the "1/8 female pipe thread"? is this a pvc fitting that you screw into the hole you drilled?

Thanks again!