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11/11/2010, 03:23 AM
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New Tank Leaks.... HELP!
Setting up my new tank, I have leaks from the bulkheads. Anyone know a quick remedy? Please help ASAP, i'm moving from one house to another and I am about to lose all my livestock.
Thanks in advance. Nic |
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11/11/2010, 03:27 AM
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hmmmmmm
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Where exactly is it leaking from? Is it from the outside of the bulkhead or is it where your plumbing attaches to the bulkhead?
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11/11/2010, 06:54 AM
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If it has an overflow just shut off the return pump & drain below the overflow. Then remove & clean or replace the bulkheads. Not a big deal really. Just keep a powerhead pointed to the surface while working on it. Shouldn't lose any livestock 'cause of this.
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11/11/2010, 07:43 AM
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Seat the bulkhead only when dry, make sure the gasket is on the wet side of the tank. In a pinch you can dry the bulkhead and run a tiny bead of aquarium safe silicone on the gasket prior to filling.
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11/11/2010, 11:08 AM
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I have the bulkhead installed correctly and it is leaking from inside the tank.
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11/11/2010, 11:27 AM
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Many times the problem is over-tightening. They're plastic & become distorted easily. Try taking it apart, cleaning, re-installing hand tight & adding a little water to the overflow to check the seal. If it still leaks then new bulkheads are in order.
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11/11/2010, 03:15 PM
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They are brand new bulkheads... I am considering using silicone around the bulkheads and redoing my drain setup. Any other ideas or advice.
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