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04/14/2019, 10:32 AM
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Bulkhead issue
I just set up a 115 Aqua Vim 3/4 cylinder tank, with an Ehaim 1262 return pump. When I start the return pump, the bulkhead leaks. When it's off, it stops. I loosened the nut and retightened it, but it still leaks indicated by the yellow arrow in the picture. Im not sure what to do here. Any recommendations?
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04/14/2019, 10:34 AM
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04/14/2019, 10:34 AM
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04/14/2019, 12:00 PM
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Likely your bulkhead has cracked. Need to replace before the leak gets worse.
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04/16/2019, 08:00 AM
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Got a Lifeguard bulkhead, about to install it, but I took the rubber gasket off and when I went to put it back on, I see one side of the gasket is double ribbed, and the other side is smooth. Which side does this go?
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04/16/2019, 08:24 AM
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I believe the ribbed side goes on the glass,
Gasket does NOT go on the nut side, it will distort.
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04/16/2019, 10:07 AM
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Over tightening is often the cause of leaks..
Hand tight then 1/4-1/2 turn..
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