ClariSea install
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Hey there fellow Reefer 250's 
I actually installed one a few days ago in V3. Super simple, but time consuming. I decided to go with soft plumbing since after heaps of research I realized that you may have to play with the depth of the Clarisea in your sump. I couldn't be happier, especially after a DIY egg crate stand.
I used 1in slip to 3/4 threaded fittings, barb to soft tubing(1in inner diameter). Both the drain from the reefer and the inlet on the Clarisea are 32mm. With a few wraps of some sealing tape and pipe cement I have no concern with any leaks.
After 2 days of watching the Clarisea I decided with a 4 square height with the egg crate stand. The wraps are much dirtier than the previous depth and there is no visable back pressure on the plumbing or overflow in the Clarisea.
This takes a spot in my top 3 must haves in my tank. I would not hesitate to purchase again. Let me know if I need to go into further detail and I am happy to assist.
Ps: the included mounts are too narrow with the original Reefer gate valve, another reason I decided to do the DIY egg crate stand. I forgot to take a pic of the finished product but will add when I get home tonight.
I actually installed one a few days ago in V3. Super simple, but time consuming. I decided to go with soft plumbing since after heaps of research I realized that you may have to play with the depth of the Clarisea in your sump. I couldn't be happier, especially after a DIY egg crate stand.I used 1in slip to 3/4 threaded fittings, barb to soft tubing(1in inner diameter). Both the drain from the reefer and the inlet on the Clarisea are 32mm. With a few wraps of some sealing tape and pipe cement I have no concern with any leaks.
After 2 days of watching the Clarisea I decided with a 4 square height with the egg crate stand. The wraps are much dirtier than the previous depth and there is no visable back pressure on the plumbing or overflow in the Clarisea.
This takes a spot in my top 3 must haves in my tank. I would not hesitate to purchase again. Let me know if I need to go into further detail and I am happy to assist.
Ps: the included mounts are too narrow with the original Reefer gate valve, another reason I decided to do the DIY egg crate stand. I forgot to take a pic of the finished product but will add when I get home tonight.
Hey there fellow Reefer 250's
I used 1in slip to 3/4 threaded fittings, barb to soft tubing(1in inner diameter). Both the drain from the reefer and the inlet on the Clarisea are 32mm. With a few wraps of some sealing tape and pipe cement I have no concern with any leaks.
After 2 days of watching the Clarisea I decided with a 4 square height with the egg crate stand. The wraps are much dirtier than the previous depth and there is no visable back pressure on the plumbing or overflow in the Clarisea.
This takes a spot in my top 3 must haves in my tank. I would not hesitate to purchase again. Let me know if I need to go into further detail and I am happy to assist.
Ps: the included mounts are too narrow with the original Reefer gate valve, another reason I decided to do the DIY egg crate stand. I forgot to take a pic of the finished product but will add when I get home tonight.
Hey there fellow Reefer 250's
I used 1in slip to 3/4 threaded fittings, barb to soft tubing(1in inner diameter). Both the drain from the reefer and the inlet on the Clarisea are 32mm. With a few wraps of some sealing tape and pipe cement I have no concern with any leaks.
After 2 days of watching the Clarisea I decided with a 4 square height with the egg crate stand. The wraps are much dirtier than the previous depth and there is no visable back pressure on the plumbing or overflow in the Clarisea.
This takes a spot in my top 3 must haves in my tank. I would not hesitate to purchase again. Let me know if I need to go into further detail and I am happy to assist.
Ps: the included mounts are too narrow with the original Reefer gate valve, another reason I decided to do the DIY egg crate stand. I forgot to take a pic of the finished product but will add when I get home tonight.
Reefer_Rob
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Nice, please let us know how long that roll lasts you. Im thinking about going this route as well.
tqpolo
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Hey there fellow Reefer 250's
I used 1in slip to 3/4 threaded fittings, barb to soft tubing(1in inner diameter). Both the drain from the reefer and the inlet on the Clarisea are 32mm. With a few wraps of some sealing tape and pipe cement I have no concern with any leaks.
After 2 days of watching the Clarisea I decided with a 4 square height with the egg crate stand. The wraps are much dirtier than the previous depth and there is no visable back pressure on the plumbing or overflow in the Clarisea.
This takes a spot in my top 3 must haves in my tank. I would not hesitate to purchase again. Let me know if I need to go into further detail and I am happy to assist.
Ps: the included mounts are too narrow with the original Reefer gate valve, another reason I decided to do the DIY egg crate stand. I forgot to take a pic of the finished product but will add when I get home tonight.
What is the size of your male thread to barb?
3/4 in. I.D. x 3/4 in. MH Plastic Hose Barb Adapter. I would suggest physically testing the barb in whatever tube you are planning on using. Only 1 fit perfectly at my local home depot and it was a 1in ID.
tqpolo
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Thanks. What is that adapter you have the barb going in at the Clarisea inlet?
NP! a reducing bushing - 1in" spigot (male) end with a 3/4" FPT (female pipe thread) connection. Did about 10 wraps of sealing tape and a bit of PVC cement.
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Dal-Reef
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Hey there fellow Reefer 250's
I used 1in slip to 3/4 threaded fittings, barb to soft tubing(1in inner diameter). Both the drain from the reefer and the inlet on the Clarisea are 32mm. With a few wraps of some sealing tape and pipe cement I have no concern with any leaks.
After 2 days of watching the Clarisea I decided with a 4 square height with the egg crate stand. The wraps are much dirtier than the previous depth and there is no visable back pressure on the plumbing or overflow in the Clarisea.
This takes a spot in my top 3 must haves in my tank. I would not hesitate to purchase again. Let me know if I need to go into further detail and I am happy to assist.
Ps: the included mounts are too narrow with the original Reefer gate valve, another reason I decided to do the DIY egg crate stand. I forgot to take a pic of the finished product but will add when I get home tonight.
Great info.. I removed the filer socks chamber but was wondering did you also remove the glass between were the refuge and return chamber are. Hope that makes since
Looking good! The only pieces I removed were the 1)glass between filter socks and where the return and overflow are 2) the top piece of material that connects the filter sock holder to the 2nd chamber. I can't remember if it was plastic or glass and I'm on vacation for the week I definitely remember not touching any other glass in the other chambers, though.
I definitely remember not touching any other glass in the other chambers, though.
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Dal-Reef
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Looking good! The only pieces I removed were the 1)glass between filter socks and where the return and overflow are 2) the top piece of material that connects the filter sock holder to the 2nd chamber. I can't remember if it was plastic or glass and I'm on vacation for the week
Thanks for replying while on vacation
That's all I have removed is the filter sock section. Which was the top plastic that held the plastic holders the glass that connected to the chambers. So the same as you. Thanks for posting the pics off to parts Thanks for replying while on vacation
Even on vacation we are still hooked on the hobby, hehe. Let me know if you run into any snags and definitely post some pics of the final product!
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Dal-Reef
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Do you think there is concern about restricting the overflow? I got all of the fittings and about get it done but just wonder about cutting down the flow to 3/4. It really is the option I found also. What is killing us is the dang metric
Anyway how long you been with this setup and has been issues with the flow rateDo you think there is concern about restricting the overflow? I got all of the fittings and about get it done but just wonder about cutting down the flow to 3/4. It really is the option I found also. What is killing us is the dang metric
Happy Sunday! I've had zero issues thus far. since the tube is clear I can see the flow from the RSR plumbing to the soft plumb to the clarisea. There is a continuous stream of water with no backup. After the setup I didnt even touch the RSR flow valve.
It's been running for 3 weeks. Also wanted to note that I haven't even gone through half of the filter roll yet.
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Dal-Reef
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Very good.. I will run with it. Thanks for all the feed back and posting of pic's. Having a v3 sump like us requires little more pluming work. One last thing is what the reasoning for raising the Clarisea up around 3-4 inches. I have seen others do that as well. Again for all the help.
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