Sump help

[griss]

 

[griss]

@Joypaws83 any updates?

 

[Joypaws83]

@Joypaws83 any updates?

Ammonia is still up a bit but everything else is fine. I have a leak in one of the hoses that connects to the overflow box, great times I’m having here so far

 

[griss]

Ammonia is still up a bit but everything else is fine. I have a leak in one of the hoses that connects to the overflow box, great times I’m having here so far

Keep up the positive attitude, you’ll get through this

 

[Joypaws83]

Keep up the positive attitude, you’ll get through this

I can’t be too mad, I have everything I need for it now so just need to get it back on track. I shut everything off but the heater and power head last night and decided to figure it today

 

[Joypaws83]

I still have a leak at the threaded seal, the pvc tape isn’t working - if I use pvc cement, do I need to wait a certain amount of time to run the overflow box after the 2 hour curing process? I don’t want any chemicals leaching into the tank

 

[OldReefGuy]

which cement are you using? for schedule 40/80 pipe use

Christy's Red Hot Blue Glue​

you should be able to use the plumbing after 30 mins as that glue is fast set time 5 minutes and cures quick.....
but can be messy......so have a wet rag handy

 

[BeanAnimal]

I still have a leak at the threaded seal, the pvc tape isn’t working - if I use pvc cement, do I need to wait a certain amount of time to run the overflow box after the 2 hour curing process? I don’t want any chemicals leaching into the tank

Photo of fitting?
I would use no more than 2-3 wraps of PTFE (Teflon) tape. Looking at the male fitting with the threads facing you, wrapped clockwise. On top of the PTFE tape I would put a small amount of PTFE pipe joint compound. The WHITE non hardening stuff.
Thread finger tight then 1/2 turn or so.

PVC fitting are tapered and the tape and compound are lubricant and it is very easy to over tighten and split the fitting. You can always go a bit tighter if it still drips or back it off and use more compound.
Don't put paste on the female thread, only the male.

I would not glue threaded fittings... Unless I had absolutely no choice. That and there is still a good chance of leaks unless you use heavy bodied cement.

PVC cement is ready to use in a few minutes in non pressure applications. Very little should end up inside the pipe, as you only spread glue on the male side of the fitting.

 

[Joypaws83]

which cement are you using? for schedule 40/80 pipe use

Christy's Red Hot Blue Glue​

you should be able to use the plumbing after 30 mins as that glue is fast set time 5 minutes and cures quick.....
but can be messy......so have a wet rag handy

 

[Joypaws83]

Photo of fitting?
I would use no more than 2-3 wraps of PTFE (Teflon) tape. Looking at the male fitting with the threads facing you, wrapped clockwise. On top of the PTFE tape I would put a small amount of PTFE pipe joint compound. The WHITE non hardening stuff.
Thread finger tight then 1/2 turn or so.

PVC fitting are tapered and the tape and compound are lubricant and it is very easy to over tighten and split the fitting. You can always go a bit tighter if it still drips or back it off and use more compound.
Don't put paste on the female thread, only the male.

I would not glue threaded fittings... Unless I had absolutely no choice. That and there is still a good chance of leaks unless you use heavy bodied cement.

PVC cement is ready to use in a few minutes in non pressure applications. Very little should end up inside the pipe, as you only spread glue on the male side of the fitting.

 

[OldReefGuy]

the Oatey is a good glue.....glue the outside of the pipe and quickly put into the slip side of the threaded adapter, quarter turn if you can. That glue will set within a couple seconds. Since its low pressure, you wont need to apply glue to both pieces.

 

[OldReefGuy]

I'm assuming you are threading a barb connection to the threaded part? If so, (for future reference), you should use a slip on barb and glue to the pipe. Less points of possible leaks that way.....but looks like you are well on your way to a great set-up. Good luck.

https://stc.dripdepot.com/400x400/2116/barb-tubing-by-fpt-adapter-46993.jpg

 

[Joypaws83]

I'm assuming you are threading a barb connection to the threaded part? If so, (for future reference), you should use a slip on barb and glue to the pipe. Less points of possible leaks that way.....but looks like you are well on your way to a great set-up. Good luck.

https://stc.dripdepot.com/400x400/2116/barb-tubing-by-fpt-adapter-46993.jpg

Yes, I am, and thank you!

 

[kharmaguru]

I'm confused about where it was leaking. I assumed it was the threads, but it was where the pipe slides into the threaded piece? And this was assembled with pvc tape somehow?

 

[griss]

I'm confused about where it was leaking. I assumed it was the threads, but it was where the pipe slides into the threaded piece? And this was assembled with pvc tape somehow?

I was going to ask for clarification on where it was leaking as well.

 

[Joypaws83]

I'm confused about where it was leaking. I assumed it was the threads, but it was where the pipe slides into the threaded piece? And this was assembled with pvc tape somehow?

Yes, that’s where it was leaking

 

[Joypaws83]

Does the drain need a shutoff valve? There’s one on the main drain, but not the emergency drain

 

[griss]

Yes, that’s where it was leaking

Joy, can you clarify? I’m still not picturing where it was leaking.

 

[griss]

Does the drain need a shutoff valve? There’s one on the main drain, but not the emergency drain

I’ve never put a shutoff valve on any of my drain pipes.

 

[Joypaws83]

Joy, can you clarify? I’m still not picturing where it was leaking.

Where the pipe goes into the threaded piece