New Varios2 pump giving me a headache or i am very stupid

[mariano]

i just received a Varios2 pump to replace my older pump, but i been sitting here thinking for about an hour why theres no manual, also it comes with a barb fitting that is just plain weird ( im not sure if its broken or if its supposed to look like that, it basically converts into 2 barb fittings here are some pics, i have a redsea170 with the stock green silicone tube, could anyone please guide me? i called bulkreefsupply to see if they could help me out since i place the order with them but they are closed. i will really appreciate if someone could guide me. thank you again.

 

[K7BMG]

No problem.

In this case set the unions and two large O rings aside, they will not be used in your case.

Take the properly sized barb fitting, the small O ring, and the threaded nut.
The threaded nut goes onto the tubing, then the barb fitting into the tubing.
Using the small O ring screw that to the top of the Pump. Done.

You should have a intake cage to install as well.

 

[K7BMG]

Part J is the O ring not a shim...

 

[mariano]

thank you so much! but i followed those steps. I am starting to believe i got a broken piece, the barb fitting showed in the image seems like its one piece, mine came as 2 pieces. here is the picture

 

[Snoopy 67]

The unions are for hard plumbing so not needed here. The connection with the flange goes into the other threaded attachment with the gasket under the flange. Now for the ???
Insert the smaller piece into the flange end. Will it stay inside if turned upside down? That's my only guess here.
Water flow holds it in place & hopefully it's water tight.

 

[K7BMG]

Do you need the smaller barb fitting?
If so just use PVC glue.

 

[Viva'sReef]

thank you so much! but i followed those steps. I am starting to believe i got a broken piece, the barb fitting showed in the image seems like its one piece, mine came as 2 pieces. here is the picture

You have to PVC cement them together

 

[Snoopy 67]

If broken it should show some sign but you may be right more than I am.
Coralvue should have the answer.

 

[Viva'sReef]

Here is what I did and I think it looks cleaner this way. I used a white 1" union instead of the supplied Grey one. One side threaded, one side slip. You'll have to buy 2 unions and piece them together if you go this route. Then a 1" piece of PVC to a 1" slip - threaded reducer to 3/4"/ 3/4" barbed fitting and SS hose clamp

 

[mariano]

Do you need the smaller barb fitting?
If so just use PVC glue.

yes, thats the one that fits, the other one is too big.

 

[mariano]

The unions are for hard plumbing so not needed here. The connection with the flange goes into the other threaded attachment with the gasket under the flange. Now for the ???
Insert the smaller piece into the flange end. Will it stay inside if turned upside down? That's my only guess here.
Water flow holds it in place & hopefully it's water tight.

it doesn't stay inside, it comes off easily. so im heading to home depot to get pvc glue

 

[Viva'sReef]

it doesn't stay inside, it comes off easily. so im heading to home depot to get pvc glue

I would get the clear pvc single step cement. No need for the separate cleaner but if you get the 2 part cement get the clear cleaner instead of the purple.

 

[mariano]

guys thank you so much! i really appreciate it. so im heading to hope depot now before they close to get the pvc glue. i glue this two together right? im not a troll btw, i just want to make sure im doing the right thing because i dont want to mess it up.

 

[Viva'sReef]

guys thank you so much! i really appreciate it. so im heading to hope depot now before they close to get the pvc glue. i glue this two together right? im not a troll btw, i just want to make sure im doing the right thing because i dont want to mess it up.

Yes, just like that. Dont forget a hose clamp

 

[Snoopy 67]

Glue would not be my choice but-------

 

[mariano]

guys is this one okay?

 

[Viva'sReef]

guys is this one okay?

The one you posted requires the cleaner to go with it..........find the clear cleaner or get this and you won't need the 2 part cement

Oatey Fusion One-Step 10 oz. Clear PVC Cement 321922 - The Home Depot

Achieving professional-quality results from your DIY plumbing projects just got easier with Oatey Fusion single-step Clear Self-Priming Medium PVC Cement. FUSION single-step cement eliminates the extra

www.homedepot.com

 

[mariano]

then you so much again guys! for helping me out, so i got this plus the clamps. after i done, do i need to let it dry before i connect it to the tank? i dont mind connecting back the other pump for now. its just old.

 

[Viva'sReef]

I would wait 24 hours if you can to let it dry

 

[mariano]

okay perfect! thank you, i’ll upload some pics when i finish flying everything together.