IM Plumbing

[DmitryB]

I think once you get your bulkheads tightened correctly you should be leak free. I doesnt seem, from what i skimmed, you have any other leaks?

Correct just that one place. I took the bulkheads off and reinstalled. Pored water into the overflow chamber and waited about an hour. No leaks so fingers crossed!

 

[xiaoxiy]

Correct just that one place. I took the bulkheads off and reinstalled. Pored water into the overflow chamber and waited about an hour. No leaks so fingers crossed!

No need for glue/cement on any of their piping. Did reinstalling the bulkheads fix the leaks?

 

[DmitryB]

No need for glue/cement on any of their piping. Did reinstalling the bulkheads fix the leaks?

I poured water into the overflow yesterday morning and so far nothing leaking down. I am in the process of filling the system with salt water and so far only filled the tank. Making more water for the sump right now. (Is this always the most stressful part of the set up?)

 

[kratosxxl]

Yeah the leaks are gnarly! IM says no adhesive necessary (and their instruction video reflects that) but I'm not gonna listen to that. I should use it on both the bulkheads before screwing them and the pipes going into the bulkheads?

IM uses Sched 80 PVC.

Gonna empty the tank tomorrow, seal the connections. And then just pour water into the overflow to make sure it's not leaking. I don't think I can do another 170 + sump fill of fresh water!

Here's the double leak video

Hey! Yeah, I just got the IM EXT 200 recently. You’re totally right about the documentation—it’s outdated and the YouTube videos aren't much help, so there’s definitely some trial and error involved.

A quick tip on leaks: make sure the white washer goes inside the overflow box. Same rule for the returns—just make sure that washer is inside the tank.
Happy Reefing

 

[xiaoxiy]

I poured water into the overflow yesterday morning and so far nothing leaking down. I am in the process of filling the system with salt water and so far only filled the tank. Making more water for the sump right now. (Is this always the most stressful part of the set up?)

Perfect!

Stress is the name of this hobby!