Broken Pump and replumbing Sump

Cal_stir · #1 09-19-2011, 09:09 PM

yes, tigerflex is pvc and is usually available at pool and spa stores.

the ball valves can as close as you like, whatever is most convenient.

put a powerhead and or an airstone in the sump to keep the water moving, if you have an insump skimmer, run it, dry skim.

George · #2 09-19-2011, 10:10 PM

I bought my flex PVC type hose from new line (http://new-line.com). They have 2 offices locally, one in Burnaby and another one in Langley. I am sure they do mail order too.
I used something called spa flex. I think that's the stuff that most people use when they need flexible tubing for their aquarium. Look under their water suction hose catalog. It has both tigerflex and spa flex listed there.

CherylMcKay · #3 09-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Thanks for your help. I will look shipping of the hose. I have just been using clear vinyl hose from Home Hardware, I was going to look at Pex but all the fittings I found were metal so vinyl it was.

Looks like my pump has arrived already, I will have to get some parts and start plumbing again. I may have some more questions as I am dry fitting everything together. Again thanks for your help.

Cal_stir · #4 09-22-2011, 12:37 AM

vinyl hose is fine, the only problem is if it is clear and exposed to light some algae can grow in it, some cheap black tape can fix that though.

CherylMcKay · #5 09-29-2011, 03:49 AM

So, My pump arrived yesterday and I got all my return plumbing changed and started up the system and of course had leaks... I fixed most but I have a drip on the front of the pump.

I don't know if I have a faulty pump or if this pump is just not ment to be inline (even though I ordered one that could be both). It looks like the front plate is not sealing around the O ring properly.... Is that a sign of a faulty pump?? I will have to call the LFS to ask but because it is a week turn around to to get another pump, I just wanted some advise first to see if this can be fixed by me.

MKLKT · #6 09-29-2011, 04:25 AM

It sounds like the o-ring isn't doing its job, or that part isn't tightened quite right. If that part is threaded make sure you use teflon tape on that thread.

Cal_stir · #7 09-29-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CherylMcKay

So, My pump arrived yesterday and I got all my return plumbing changed and started up the system and of course had leaks... I fixed most but I have a drip on the front of the pump.

I don't know if I have a faulty pump or if this pump is just not ment to be inline (even though I ordered one that could be both). It looks like the front plate is not sealing around the O ring properly.... Is that a sign of a faulty pump?? I will have to call the LFS to ask but because it is a week turn around to to get another pump, I just wanted some advise first to see if this can be fixed by me.

is it the front plate leaking or the hose adapter that attaches to it?
I've seen it where the O-ring gets twisted during installation, untwisting it may fix the leak, when installing it onto the flange be careful not to roll it causing it to twist.

phi delt reefer · #8 09-29-2011, 11:37 PM

i assume the pump is being mounted externally (for a leaky pump wouldnt matter with an internally mounted pump). Did you put teflon tape on any fittings that screw into the pump?

are you correctly using BARB fittings and stainless steel or plastic clamps or zip ties to hold everything tight? Are they the right size? You have have to really put effort into getting the barbed fittings onto the vinyl if you have sized everything right. I didnt even need to clamp my stuff but I did just in case.

i dont know how the vinyl connects to the pump but did the pump come with any special fittings for vinyl tube? My ehiem pump came with a wierd screw to lock fitting that took some figuring out but once i got it tightened up it was leak proof.

pictures would help us troubleshoot as well