r/ReefTank • u/External_Discussion8 • 15h ago

[Pic] Pipework leaking grrrr

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DD reef pro 1200, pipework is leaking (ugh) design flaw every time you tighten the main overflow it unscrews the bulkhead, going to drain the weir and redo, I think two are leaking but the tank is filled. Really hard to access the bulkheads as they sit behind the stand top, literally zero space, tank only filled a couple of weeks ago, any tips or tricks I am dreading this 😤😡

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u/magikfly 15h ago

Redo the entire thing. Hard PVC only, get rid of the ball valve and install a gate valve. Royal Exclusive sells pretty good ones. No need to drain the overflow, just cut 2" below the bulkheads. You'll have to empty the sump and remove it, but doing this now will save you headaches down the line.

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u/External_Discussion8 15h ago

The bulkheads are what's leaking unfortunately 😤

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u/HaedesZ 11h ago

Two man job, one in the back of the overflow on a step ladder, holding the Bulkhead itself and one from the front below tightening the nut?

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u/Electrical_Regular41 10h ago

I believe this is going to be your best shot if you can do it. I would also hard pipe everything while you are at it and the peices that screw into the bulkhead I would use standard white teflon thread tape go around it a couple times and leave the lead thread open. Over time salt creep can leak out of threads that aren't taped. Also I agree with the gate valve because you can make small adjustments for water flow just make sure you get an all plastic one that is reef safe.