Any failures - Premium top of the line Red Sea tank series

[nickng]

Trying to find out if there have been any failures in terms of leaks, seams breaking apart in the top of the line RED SEA tanks.
Please only report failures for the tank models that comes only with the full aluminum stand.
Interested in failures for models

REEFER MAX S G2+

Supersized premium Plug & Play smart reef systems for the ultimate reefscaping experience

g1.redseafish.com

REEFER MAX S G2+ 550, 700, 850,1000​

and the older MAX S series

Red Sea MAX S-Series - Fully featured REEF SPEC, reef aquariums

The MAX S-Series is Red Sea’s flagship reef system and features the very latest in reef-keeping technology. WiFi controlled Hydra HD LED lighting, REEF-SPEC filtration and circulation systems, customizable fascia and a one-plug control center allow you to focus on the beauty and diversity of...

g1.redseafish.com

MAX S-SERIES 400, 500, 650​

I don't think there have been any reported failures/issues with these tanks. I could be wrong though

 

[TX_REEF]

Regardless of the stand, it seems that the floating front panel is the common failure point. Recent G2 failure, which I previously thought did not have the same issues at G1: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/red-sea-reefer-350-g2-catastrophic-failure.1075814/

Makes me quite nervous having a 350 G2 in my living room...

 

[nickng]

Regardless of the stand, it seems that the floating front panel is the common failure point. Recent G2 failure, which I previously thought did not have the same issues at G1: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/red-sea-reefer-350-g2-catastrophic-failure.1075814/

Makes me quite nervous having a 350 G2 in my living room...

FYI, the top of the line series have the floating panels supported by an extended/extruded aluminum lip that AFAIK doesn't exist on the standard G2+ or standard MAX models

 

[TX_REEF]

FYI, the top of the line series have the floating panels supported by an extended/extruded aluminum lip that AFAIK doesn't exist on the standard G2+ or standard MAX models

that would certainly help things - it's a shame you have to pay for an upgrade that is seemingly necessary to integrity.

 

[MnFish1]

that would certainly help things - it's a shame you have to pay for an upgrade that is seemingly necessary to integrity.

Agree however the vast majority of g1 tanks had no problems. And full sympathies for those who did

 

[nickng]

ok so far there's one reported, but it looks like a manufacturing issue

Red Sea REEFER MAX S-1000 G2+

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[VintageReefer]

Will add the S Series being discussed here seems to have a eurobrace and better stand

 

[Reeferbadness]

My G1 750 XXL failed (front seam) after 40 months (past regular warrantee ) and Red Sea replaced the tank and stand at no cost after lengthy paperwork/photo documentation. It sucked but they at least made me whole.

 

[nickng]

Will add the S Series being discussed here seems to have a eurobrace and better stand

Indeed. I'm tracking to see if there're any failures in the redsea tanks with eurobrace and full aluminum stand and NO floating glass panels. There's some discussion that part of the failure is because of the type of silicone glue used in the construction of redsea tanks

 

[Cranie]

My G1 750 XXL failed (front seam) after 40 months (past regular warrantee ) and Red Sea replaced the tank and stand at no cost after lengthy paperwork/photo documentation. It sucked but they at least made me whole.

They replaced my 425XL with minimal paperwork/photo exchange. Sent me the entire setup and stand at no cost.