Friendly reminder: Check your plumbing!

[Mike-fish]

Originally Posted by JetJumper

I second this! I had a line let go on a pump that was 1500gph and it shot right near a powerbar. We all know what power and saltwater do right? wasn't pretty.. I was pretty "anal" about my wiring as well which was all nicely tie wrapped and set a side.. however I never thought of a pump line letting go like that..

Ever seen a T5 fixture that is on a PC4 from digital aquatics get wet? you don't want to.. its like an indoor LIGHTNING show!!! I had to kill the power to it which I needed to step in the water.. that wasn't fun.. quite the shock.. again, this happens normally at night.. it was 3:00AM. My Wife heard it as she is a light sleeper.

Triple check the pipes!!!!!!!!!!

that's what the breaker panel is for switch off power then step in the water = no more painful dance

[whatcaneyedo]

I think the real message here is don't silicone plumbing parts together, use plumbers PVC cement. I do however suggest frequently inspecting pump seals. Anyone who owns a Reeflo pump knows that they can suddenly start to leak from around the drive shaft seal.

[ashr]

I would assume that most PVC cement is reef safe? Or is there special brands people use.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by ashr

I would assume that most PVC cement is reef safe? Or is there special brands people use.

Yes any PVC cement is safe it is just advised to wait at least 1 hour after application before start up. Keep in mind PVC cement is only effect on rigid PVC parts/pipe. Spa flex can be glued into rigid PVC fittings but may require a non standard cement for best results.

[ashr]

I would then also assume that any super glue gel wouldn't work?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by ashr

I would then also assume that any super glue gel wouldn't work?

If you want post a pic of connection and I'll tell you exactly how to fix it with the right parts and where to get them.