530g Tank Setup and Plumbing Help :)
- Thread starter nzafi
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Taken a break from the reeflo and ultima, and setup the hmf filters. I need to get my fish in the tank so I need those filters running and to get the temperature up to 77. I can then get him into the tank and finish the rest of the plumbing.
I used rectorseal and applied a lot to stop the ldo aka on the pump unions.
JK47 how did you fix the reeflo pipe sealant when you had leaks? The plumbing is extremely tight and I’m worried I’ll damage the threads. Is there a way to remove and re-seal properly?
The pump thread sealant is likely because the slip portion was done after the thread sealant. You want no movement after thread sealant. The amount you used looked perfect. You want a nice solid bead around the top. Turn the valves off and unthread the union nut. You don’t have to empty the lines but may need to temporarily support them while the pump is out. Should only take a half hour or so.
The elbow can be fixed by emptying the line, drying the leak area and applying some weldon like
mrrobxc
suggested or even more of the cement you have now. It will not look great but applying more cement over the top may stop it as well if small. There are other products like putties etc that can be used as well.Yes but was this after you had a leak? I have a leak for both intake and return and think I need to completely redo the sealant.
The pump thread sealant is likely because the slip portion was done after the thread sealant. You want no movement after thread sealant. The amount you used looked perfect. You want a nice solid bead around the top. Turn the valves off and unthread the union nut. You don’t have to empty the lines but may need to temporarily support them while the pump is out. Should only take a half hour or so.
The elbow can be fixed by emptying the line, drying the leak area and applying some weldon like
Do I need to remove the existing sealant and how?
Regular schedule 40 is hard enough for most to even to plumb in an Ultima. You’re tackling a hard job with top shelf gear. This is how they go unless you’ve done many jobs like these. What you learn on this setup will give you confidence on the next too. Sorry it’s frustrating man. Been there. Try and embrace the challenge or it gets to ya after a while.
Wipe off with a towel you dislike or even a large stack of paper towels. It isn’t nearly as hard as it may seem. It’s doesnt have to be spotless just make sure you gotten all the large harder pieces that may mess with your new seal.
