IM 100 EXT Setup Question

[Cody000125]

Hi All!

I recently got an IM 100 EXT and was curious how people are setting these up. I want to have it against a wall, but after setting up the plumbing is it safe to push it a couple feet into place? I was curious how others set theirs up or if they used any tools that make it easier to push/roll it into place. Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

place the stand where you want it. Place the tank on top. Plumb in place. Do not try and slide that afterwards.

 

[Cody000125]

place the stand where you want it. Place the tank on top. Plumb in place. Do not try and slide that afterwards.

Is there enough room to route and screw in the plumbing with it against the wall?

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

Is there enough room to route and screw in the plumbing with it against the wall?

There was for me.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

I’ll also add that if there wasn’t enough room that you needed to plumb then push it against the wall, what would you do if you had a leaking fitting? I don’t think I’d ever trust ANY stand sliding it with a few hundred pounds on top. Much easier to shim the stand for level, then place the tank on top and re-check. I think I slid my fittings up from inside the stand.

 

[Cody000125]

I’ll also add that if there wasn’t enough room that you needed to plumb then push it against the wall, what would you do if you had a leaking fitting? I don’t think I’d ever trust ANY stand sliding it with a few hundred pounds on top. Much easier to shim the stand for level, then place the tank on top and re-check. I think I slid my fittings up from inside the stand.

That's a good point. Appreciate the pictures! I'll remove the tank, get it setup against the wall and then do the plumbing.

 

[nickng]

Hi, I have the IM100 EXT as well. I placed the stand at exactly 6 inches from the wall and afterwards placed the tank on top and finally shimmed the stand to get everything level. Once all that's done there's just about enough space to attach all the plumbing. Also 6 inches of space from the wall allows me to put a 50W UV steriliser on the floor space behind the stand.

If the plumbing was already assembled and attached to the tank, it's possible to move the tank and stand closer to the wall by another 0.5 inch. The distance of the stand from the wall will be just under 5.5inches. However that will make it hard or impossible to remove the return plumbing that is screwed onto the back wall of the tank.

 

[SumpinFishy]

So glad I found this, I was about to ask as I am getting the IM 100 EXT. I have to water test etc.. but I was thinking more along 10" from wall. Concerned that if I need to adjust anything it would be good to have space to reach behind. I think I might still add a little extra. 6" just seems tight.

 

[code4]

How did everyone get it to be quiet. Driving me nuts.

 

[KStatefan]

How did everyone get it to be quiet. Driving me nuts.

What is making noise?

 

[nickng]

So glad I found this, I was about to ask as I am getting the IM 100 EXT. I have to water test etc.. but I was thinking more along 10" from wall. Concerned that if I need to adjust anything it would be good to have space to reach behind. I think I might still add a little extra. 6" just seems tight.

FYI, I had to take apart the plumbing to fix a defective drain pipe. 6 inches of space is just enough to take the entire plumbing out, any less it will be impossible.

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

FYI, I had to take apart the plumbing to fix a defective drain pipe. 6 inches of space is just enough to take the entire plumbing out, any less it will be impossible.

that bad and great news for everyone that wants to place a tank closer to the wall and for your re-work. My molding to tank is 7.5" but 8.5" to wall. did you take the door off to help getting inside?

 

[SPS2020]

I did all my plumbing prior to putting in place. I have unions and ball valves everywhere. Once plumbed, set your tank on a couple of sawhorses (or the floor) put the stand in place, then set the tank on top and connect your unions. Fill with water and salt. You can see my efforts in my build thread.

 

[nickng]

that bad and great news for everyone that wants to place a tank closer to the wall and for your re-work. My molding to tank is 7.5" but 8.5" to wall. did you take the door off to help getting inside?

Nope I didn't need to take my door out. In fact, the side door was 3/4 open only. I did find that I had to take it out through the side door. I have a fleece roller filter in the filter area of the RFS sump blocking the font portion of the stand.

 

[nickng]

Btw anyone with quick fix ideas for a small leak at a PVC joint of the drain section. Will dabbing some Oatley hot blue PVC glue work? or JB water weld? or use a self fusing silicone tape or weldon epoxy https://weldon.com/products/810-a-b-kit/

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

There was for me.

This is an old pic right? I swear I looked at this 100x when I was trying to figure out the placement for my EXT100

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

Btw anyone with quick fix ideas for a small leak at a PVC joint of the drain section. Will dabbing some Oatley hot blue PVC glue work? or JB water weld? or use a self fusing silicone tape or weldon epoxy https://weldon.com/products/810-a-b-kit/

How small is it? If it's a single drip every few minutes I've always just let salt creep fill the gap over time (happens pretty quickly).

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

This is an old pic right? I swear I looked at this 100x when I was trying to figure out the placement for my EXT100

so that pic is measuring from my stair molding to the tank. the actual wall is another inch away. these pics might show it better. My floor molding to stand is 8", wall is 8.5", then the stair riser molding is 7.5"The over flow box is 4" from the stair. the valve sits right at the diagonal nook. And 18" from the stairs on the side. so I can get inside OK. The other side is 18" from a full wall.

 

[nickng]

How small is it? If it's a single drip every few minutes I've always just let salt creep fill the gap over time (happens pretty quickly).

About one drop every 2 minutes. I want to avoid salt creep as much as possible. For now I’ll try the self-sealing silicone tape. If that fails I’ll fabricate a pvc ring to go around the leaking joint and glue that in permanently. Got the idea from this product… “leak b gone”

I am going to message Innovative Marine and suggest they include a couple of these with the complete tank set!!

 

[nickng]

This is the offending leak