Another problem!!!

saltybastard · 03/20/2010, 05:04 PM

I just noticed a small leak in my barracuda reeflo that I just bought (used). It hasn't been turned on yet but there is water going into it from the sump. Is this normal when not running or should I change the seal?

ramtmac · 03/20/2010, 08:26 PM

sounds like you have been having trouble. thought since there are no replies, i would boost you back up to the top. i'm too new to this stuff to help you
good luck!

ihavtats29 · 03/21/2010, 08:55 AM

where is it leaking at? if its leaking at the housing where it splits make sure the O ring is installed correctly and there are no cracks in the housing make sure all the screws are tight , they should be tightened in a offset pattern top to bottom working in a clockwise manner , you could also be leaking from your connections to the pump

lordofthereef · 03/21/2010, 09:09 AM

It certainly isn't normal in the sense that it should be leaking if set up properly. It is easy to improperly install a seal even if it seems you did it right. I would take it apart (where it's leaking) and put it back together.

Playa-1 · 03/21/2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by saltybastard

I just noticed a small leak in my barracuda reeflo that I just bought (used). It hasn't been turned on yet but there is water going into it from the sump. Is this normal when not running or should I change the seal?

I agree, it's not normal and you will need to do what ever it takes to stop the leak.

saltybastard · 03/21/2010, 07:02 PM

Sorry, never got back to you guys but I changed the seal and it stopped the leak. I spent 24hr straight yesterday and into this morning finishing the plumbing and trnsferring the tank over.

No fish or coral casualties. Just hoping there isn't any new sand or rock shifting spikes.

03/20/2010, 05:04 PM	#1
saltybastard Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 179	Another problem!!! I just noticed a small leak in my barracuda reeflo that I just bought (used). It hasn't been turned on yet but there is water going into it from the sump. Is this normal when not running or should I change the seal?

03/21/2010, 08:55 AM	#3
ihavtats29 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: cordova , TN Posts: 2,882	where is it leaking at? if its leaking at the housing where it splits make sure the O ring is installed correctly and there are no cracks in the housing make sure all the screws are tight , they should be tightened in a offset pattern top to bottom working in a clockwise manner , you could also be leaking from your connections to the pump __________________ got reef? Current Tank Info: 29 biocube HQI

03/21/2010, 09:09 AM	#4
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	It certainly isn't normal in the sense that it should be leaking if set up properly. It is easy to improperly install a seal even if it seems you did it right. I would take it apart (where it's leaking) and put it back together. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

03/20/2010, 08:26 PM	#2
ramtmac Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 407	sounds like you have been having trouble. thought since there are no replies, i would boost you back up to the top. i'm too new to this stuff to help you good luck!

03/21/2010, 07:02 PM	#6
saltybastard Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 179	Sorry, never got back to you guys but I changed the seal and it stopped the leak. I spent 24hr straight yesterday and into this morning finishing the plumbing and trnsferring the tank over. No fish or coral casualties. Just hoping there isn't any new sand or rock shifting spikes.