Red Sea Reefer 625 G2 plumbing won't fit

[ErikVR]

Hi all,

I'm having major issues putting in the plumbing in my Red Sea Reefer 625 G2.
The pipes that go into the overflow box have 2 threads and 2 rubber rings at the bottom.
The first thread goes in fine but the second thread won't 'bite'. The rubber rings make it impossible to turn the pipe down further because they are too tight. Tools should not be used and I've actually busted my hand trying to screw things things into place.

Red Sea seems to be a major brand so I can't imaging there is something wrong with my system.
It must be me doing something wrong.

Any suggestions?

 

[blaxsun]

I'd double-check the manual against the part numbers. I don't have mine handy, but I think the top pipe goes in the overflow and the bottom part under the tank.

 

[ErikVR]

The parts were correct. I ended up applying some olive oil to the rubber rings and was able to screw all 4 pipes in all the way. It’s a dang tight fit though.

 

[Baka Mop]

I just got through this too. You have to use the silicone grease that comes in the bag with the manual and lube up the O-rings just a bit. This makes it 100x easier to screw in and you can actually tighten it enough to catch on the serrated edges like the manual shows.

 

[ErikVR]

The only thing that came with my tank were two tubes of hinge protection. Strange.

 

[Baka Mop]

The only thing that came with my tank were two tubes of hinge protection. Strange.

That's the one I used I think. It said for the hinges but it's still just silicone grease.