installing bulkheads???

HighlandReef · 12/15/2006, 06:14 PM

I am about to install the bulkheads on my 210 and was just wonering if its a good idea to put a small coat of silicon on the rubber gasket when installing them?
I havent before but was just wondering what you guy's think?

amike5 · 12/15/2006, 06:53 PM

I don't see any need to do that. If they are new bulkheads, they should seal just fine by themselves.

staticx · 12/15/2006, 07:00 PM

I just put bulkheads in yesterday and dint put anything on them. If there is any type of leak you can use vaseline to seal it

Krazy · 12/15/2006, 07:04 PM

I just installed bulkheads on my DIY refugium the other day with a Reefer Pal of mine... No silicone needed, just make sure the surface is good and clean, and hand tighten them only

Best of Luck

12/15/2006, 06:14 PM	#1
HighlandReef Chalice Monger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 1,163	installing bulkheads??? I am about to install the bulkheads on my 210 and was just wonering if its a good idea to put a small coat of silicon on the rubber gasket when installing them? I havent before but was just wondering what you guy's think?

12/15/2006, 06:53 PM	#2
amike5 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 724	I don't see any need to do that. If they are new bulkheads, they should seal just fine by themselves.

12/15/2006, 07:00 PM	#3
staticx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 825	I just put bulkheads in yesterday and dint put anything on them. If there is any type of leak you can use vaseline to seal it

12/15/2006, 07:04 PM	#4
Krazy Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,941	I just installed bulkheads on my DIY refugium the other day with a Reefer Pal of mine... No silicone needed, just make sure the surface is good and clean, and hand tighten them only Best of Luck