Simple Question

Magga Pie · 04/29/2008, 12:09 PM

How long should I let the silicon dry after I put it around the pump for it to stop leaking?

rolodex1 · 04/29/2008, 12:21 PM

I was let it sit for at least 24 hours....

Playa-1 · 04/29/2008, 12:25 PM

What makes you think that silicone will stop a pump from leaking?

Magga Pie · 04/29/2008, 12:38 PM

Some members on here suggested that I try that because it helped before for them....

Tswifty · 04/29/2008, 01:10 PM

I do not think silicon is the proper thing to use on a pump. Where was it leaking from, and how old was it?

Also, what brand?

Magga Pie · 04/29/2008, 01:18 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1379126

That was the thread that I had started about it if you look at the pic I put the silicon around the area with the white outline. If this doesn't work can you suggest another pump I should buy?

rbursek · 04/29/2008, 01:19 PM

I hope you pulled the cover where the O ring was and put it there, and not just smeerd it on the outside. If so I do not think that will do it. Good luck. I would have sent it back to Mag if it was less then a year old personally.

Playa-1 · 04/29/2008, 01:39 PM

The mag pump is better suited to be run inside the sump as they are prone to leaking. I would suggest an Eheim pump if it must be ran outside of the sump. They are quiet and energy efficient and don't leak

If you want to try and willing to risk screwing up the pump or having a worse water leak, then you could take the cover off and completely dry everything out. Then put a good bead of silicone around the entire perimiter of the cover, evenly tighten the screws back and let it set for 24 hours it might be water tight then. It also might leak all over the place

Magga Pie · 05/01/2008, 10:59 AM

It doesn't leak anymore!!!!!!!!!Im so happy lol now im going to go and get some live rock thanks for the help everyone

Flightpipe · 05/01/2008, 11:46 AM

Keep a good eye on it.......................

Magga Pie · 05/01/2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Flightpipe
Keep a good eye on it.......................

I know iv had the cabinet open now for 2 hours just watching it I put alot of silicon hopefully it holds up

Playa-1 · 05/01/2008, 01:00 PM

Silicone is amazing stuff sometimes

04/29/2008, 12:09 PM	#1
Magga Pie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 1,490	Simple Question How long should I let the silicon dry after I put it around the pump for it to stop leaking?

04/29/2008, 12:21 PM	#2
rolodex1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,297	I was let it sit for at least 24 hours.... __________________ Shawn M. Current Tank Info: 125G SPS, Aqualight Pro 3 X 250w MH 4 X 96w Actinic, 1/3HP, Blue Line 55 & Blue Line 20, Phosban 150, 18w Turbo Twist UV, RS 180, (1) Tunze 6045, MP40W

04/29/2008, 01:10 PM	#5
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I do not think silicon is the proper thing to use on a pump. Where was it leaking from, and how old was it? Also, what brand? __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

04/29/2008, 01:39 PM	#8
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	The mag pump is better suited to be run inside the sump as they are prone to leaking. I would suggest an Eheim pump if it must be ran outside of the sump. They are quiet and energy efficient and don't leak If you want to try and willing to risk screwing up the pump or having a worse water leak, then you could take the cover off and completely dry everything out. Then put a good bead of silicone around the entire perimiter of the cover, evenly tighten the screws back and let it set for 24 hours it might be water tight then. It also might leak all over the place Last edited by Playa-1; 04/29/2008 at 01:46 PM.

05/01/2008, 11:46 AM	#10
Flightpipe Sea Turtles Love Me...... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL. Posts: 745	Keep a good eye on it....................... __________________ "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Current Tank Info: 29 BC Reef

04/29/2008, 12:25 PM	#3
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	What makes you think that silicone will stop a pump from leaking?

04/29/2008, 12:38 PM	#4
Magga Pie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 1,490	Some members on here suggested that I try that because it helped before for them....

04/29/2008, 01:18 PM	#6
Magga Pie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 1,490	http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1379126 That was the thread that I had started about it if you look at the pic I put the silicon around the area with the white outline. If this doesn't work can you suggest another pump I should buy?

04/29/2008, 01:19 PM	#7
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	I hope you pulled the cover where the O ring was and put it there, and not just smeerd it on the outside. If so I do not think that will do it. Good luck. I would have sent it back to Mag if it was less then a year old personally.

05/01/2008, 10:59 AM	#9
Magga Pie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 1,490	It doesn't leak anymore!!!!!!!!!Im so happy lol now im going to go and get some live rock thanks for the help everyone

05/01/2008, 01:00 PM	#12
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	Silicone is amazing stuff sometimes