Considerations for cutting Red Sea plumbing?

[spacelaser]

I'm in a bit of a unique situation where I ended up with a Red Sea 750XXL without the sump and stand, and I have done my own DIY stand and sump. With the Red Sea specific plumbing, the pipes for the overflow and backup overflow are a bit too long for how my sump is positioned.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience cutting the Red Sea plumbing to size, and if there are any dangers, considerations or best practices to cutting it.

Thanks!

 

[Huff747]

Not that I know of. I have a 750 with the Red Sea specific sump and stand and I still cut up the main drain and return - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/huff’s-750xxl.590567/ I didn't see a need to mess with the emergency drain at this point so it's still stock.

I mostly wanted to not have to deal with their valve on the main drain and I wanted to hard plumb the return with a flow sensor. So far tank has been running for 3 months without issue (knocks on wood). And I haven't had to touch the gate valve so far.

 

[kodo28]

You can cut them, no problem at all maybe only about the price the cost new.
Also another solution is to buy their connectors and then glue the elbows and tubing like you really want.

 

[siggy]

another solution is to buy their connectors and then glue the elbows and tubing like you really want.

Where did you get those fittings? I couldn't find them

 

[AZMSGT]

Here is the part. Just unscrew the nipple. Sand the outside to fit tight and use PVC glue.

Replacement Red Sea Reefer Pump Return Connector 16 mm 42221

Replacement Red Sea Reefer Pump Return Connector 16 mm 42221

www.aquariumpart.com

 

[siggy]

Here is the part. Just unscrew the nipple. Sand the outside to fit tight and use PVC glue.

Replacement Red Sea Reefer Pump Return Connector 16 mm 42221

Replacement Red Sea Reefer Pump Return Connector 16 mm 42221

www.aquariumpart.com

thanks for the tip.
I already bought the whole return line just to get the union side w/elbow ;Wacky I wish brs or anybody would carry metric and red sea plumbing, I spent twice what I should have:mad: but I now have Parts

 

[siggy]

hey guys on my 425 i have one return that is moving the sand and i need to split off into two linelock, what is everyone doing? suggestions?

 

[Huff747]

hey guys on my 425 i have one return that is moving the sand and i need to split off into two linelock, what is everyone doing? suggestions?

I believe they make it in a couple sizes but this is what I use on my Red Sea:

Red Sea Reefer Ultimate XXL Return Line Upgrade – 25mm to 3/4in RFG | Vivid Creative Aquatics

vividcreativeaquatics.com

 

[AZMSGT]

I believe they make it in a couple sizes but this is what I use on my Red Sea:

Red Sea Reefer Ultimate XXL Return Line Upgrade – 25mm to 3/4in RFG | Vivid Creative Aquatics

vividcreativeaquatics.com

Same thing on my 625 works great.

 

[APX90]

if you check out my build i did the same thing except i removed the barb fitting off and used a 3/4 npt thread to 3/4 slip fitting, works like a charm, no cutting or gluing directly onto those parts