Anyone ever set up a pump using another option for connections other than qd? I just priced a setup up and not including all the adaptors and a ball valve or 2 is a little over what i want to spend at the moment. My first idea was to use swivel nuts and keep a wrench handy, but i think that would cause leakes under pressure of either liquid or air.

i plan to use one pump for my entire setup and have the mt and bk on somewhat the same level

I use 3A Triclover for everything. Don't know what "qc" is but I suspect 3A is moving in the wrong direction cost wise.

qc was a typo, should be qd ( quick disconnect)