Leak test failure what next?

[SeaCreature]

I have small leaks on my Red Sea refer 250 sump pipes. Return pipe and primary overflow. Possibly on secondary overflow pipe also. This is my first tank (simultaneously setting up Nuvo 20). I have no plumbing experience.

Do I

1) unscrew pipes and try to reset I remember reading something in the instructions advising against unscrewing the pipes or

2) try to seal with aquarium safe silicon

3 call in a professional

Somewhat frustrated thought I followed instructions to a tee.

r

 

[JoshH]

Have you narrowed down exactly where the leak is coming from? Is it leaking from the unions of the pipes(those fittings that screw together in your pics)?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I would check the fit of all connections first. If anything feels loose, address those parts first.

After that, if you're still having issues, I would call up or email Red Sea and see what they suggest. Who knows, they may send out a new set of pipes or some specific parts that may be causing the issue. The parent company is always going to know the issues most experienced with their product so take the problem to them

 

[SeaCreature]

I would check the fit of all connections first. If anything feels loose, address those parts first.

After that, if you're still having issues, I would call up or email Red Sea and see what they suggest. Who knows, they may send out a new set of pipes or some specific parts that may be causing the issue. The parent company is always going to know the issues most experienced with their product so take the problem to them

Will do thanks

 

[SeaCreature]

Have you narrowed down exactly where the leak is coming from? Is it leaking from the unions of the pipes(those fittings that screw together in your pics)?

I thin in both cases it’s the connection from tank to pipe.

 

[SeaCreature]

Leak fixed thanks to a local San Diego reefer. Thanks Jeff

 

[scott11106]

was it just tightening the bulkheads or union? just curious

 

[SeaCreature]

Yes just needed tightening.

 

[mjlash22]

Glad you were able to quickly address! I was going to say, worse case scenario, Red Sea has excellent customer service and I'm sure would have helped out out with new pipes/fittings.