Description
Quiet. Smooth. Precise. Take full control of your aquarium’s downflow with the Red Sea ReefGate Valve Upgrade Kit. Designed specifically for reef hobbyists, this high-precision gate valve replaces standard diaphragm valves to provide the ultimate stability and silence for your REEFER™ system.
Why Upgrade to the ReefGate?
Standard valves can be finicky, requiring constant micro-adjustments to find that "sweet spot." The ReefGate changes the game with a design focused on incremental accuracy. Every single rotation of the ergonomic handwheel moves the valve by only 1mm, allowing you to perfectly balance the water flowing into your sump with the water being pumped back up. This ensures a constant, whisper-quiet water level in your overflow box.
Key Features:
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Reef-Safe Construction: Unlike many industrial gate valves, the ReefGate is built using 100% reef-safe plastic parts, ensuring no heavy metals or contaminants leach into your sensitive reef environment.
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Ultra-Fine Tuning: The high-resolution adjustment mechanism provides the smooth, granular control needed to eliminate "gurgling" and air bubbles in the downflow.
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G2 Retrofit Ready: While integrated into the new G3 systems, these kits allow owners of REEFER G2 systems to enjoy the latest in Red Sea flow technology.
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Universal Compatibility: While designed for Red Sea tanks, the ReefGate valve is compatible with both 40mm (1 ¼”) and 32mm (1”) standard piping, making it a viable upgrade for many custom aquarium setups.
Available Kit Options:
Choose the kit that matches your specific REEFER model’s downpipe diameter:
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32mm (1”) Upgrade Kit: Includes 32mm PVC pipes, 90-degree elbow, ReefGate valve, reducers, and unions. (Reefer 250 - 625)
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40mm (1 ¼”) Upgrade Kit: Includes 40mm PVC pipes, 90-degree elbow, ReefGate valve, union, and reducers. (Reefer 750 - S1000)
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Replacement Downpipe (REEFER 170-200 G2): A fully assembled, plug-and-play solution for smaller G2 models. (Reefer 170 & 200)
Technical Specifications & Compatibility:
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Roller Filter Ready: All kits include the necessary components to connect seamlessly to Red Sea’s ReefMat roller filters.
Installation Note:
Retrofitting the ReefGate to a G2 system requires cutting and gluing your existing PVC pipes. We recommend planning your plumbing layout carefully before beginning. (Standard PVC solvent/cement required, not included).
What’s in the Box?
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1x ReefGate High-Precision Valve
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Custom PVC Pipe Segments
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Required Elbows, Unions, and Reducers (varies by kit size)
Experience the peace of a perfectly tuned reef. Upgrade to the Red Sea ReefGate today.
