I need to temporarily take down my RSR XXL750, v1 and before I do so I have a few plumbing questions.
I recall when setting up the tank that these three pipes (return, and two down), locked or possibly snapped onto some sort of plate (1 plate for 3 vs three individual bulk heads) thats glued to the bottom of the tank. I thought I heard a clicking sound during the install, though I could be mistaken as this was years ago.
There are three individual lock rings on the bottom side of the tank that hold each pipe in place.
Plumbing questions:
1. Do these pipes easily come out, or are they designed as one time installation? For reference, product page with diagram for replacement parts: https://www.redseafish.com/support/product-support/products/reefer-xxl-750/tabs/spare-parts
2. Similar to the first question, asked differenting: The "How to replace O rings" on the website seems to show that the pipes are easier to remove than I recall. Is anyone here able to verify from experience for me?
https://www.redseafish.com/blog/how-to-replace-the-o-rings-in-a-reefer/
3. Speaking of O rings, whats their typical life span? For re installation, after 3 years, should they be replaced or if after inspection, if no damages, leave them be?
4. It does not appear so, however should I utilize plumbers tape on any threaded parts between pipe fittings for the red sea factory pipes? I do not recall needing this in the past but wanted to double check.
5. Under the newer model of tanks, the G2 version, The Red Sea website mentions "Bulkhead connector kits: Bulkhead connectors suitable for both Metric and USA standard pipes can be purchased separately, allowing you to customize your sump piping." I've searched on the Red Sea website, throughout google, and two spare part suppliers (fishtanksdirect.com and marineandreef.com) but cannot seem to locate these. Is this a soon to be released product or simply does not exist? Also, if they do exist, can they be used to convert to standard size pipes, thereby by-passing the need to use the red sea pipes (shown as P1,2, 3 in the image)? I currently have a metric to standard converter at the bottom of these pipes but am considering converting to standard pipes earlier, ditching the redsea plumbing and utilizing a true gate valve.
Thank you!
-Eric
I recall when setting up the tank that these three pipes (return, and two down), locked or possibly snapped onto some sort of plate (1 plate for 3 vs three individual bulk heads) thats glued to the bottom of the tank. I thought I heard a clicking sound during the install, though I could be mistaken as this was years ago.
There are three individual lock rings on the bottom side of the tank that hold each pipe in place.
Plumbing questions:
1. Do these pipes easily come out, or are they designed as one time installation? For reference, product page with diagram for replacement parts: https://www.redseafish.com/support/product-support/products/reefer-xxl-750/tabs/spare-parts
2. Similar to the first question, asked differenting: The "How to replace O rings" on the website seems to show that the pipes are easier to remove than I recall. Is anyone here able to verify from experience for me?
https://www.redseafish.com/blog/how-to-replace-the-o-rings-in-a-reefer/
3. Speaking of O rings, whats their typical life span? For re installation, after 3 years, should they be replaced or if after inspection, if no damages, leave them be?
4. It does not appear so, however should I utilize plumbers tape on any threaded parts between pipe fittings for the red sea factory pipes? I do not recall needing this in the past but wanted to double check.
5. Under the newer model of tanks, the G2 version, The Red Sea website mentions "Bulkhead connector kits: Bulkhead connectors suitable for both Metric and USA standard pipes can be purchased separately, allowing you to customize your sump piping." I've searched on the Red Sea website, throughout google, and two spare part suppliers (fishtanksdirect.com and marineandreef.com) but cannot seem to locate these. Is this a soon to be released product or simply does not exist? Also, if they do exist, can they be used to convert to standard size pipes, thereby by-passing the need to use the red sea pipes (shown as P1,2, 3 in the image)? I currently have a metric to standard converter at the bottom of these pipes but am considering converting to standard pipes earlier, ditching the redsea plumbing and utilizing a true gate valve.
Thank you!
-Eric
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