Bulkhead leaking.. Cannot get to bulkhead to tighten/repair... - Page 3

johnnynatfan · 07/21/2014, 10:03 AM

Get a flat head screwdriver and a hammer. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the nut and tap it with the hammer. This will make the nut spin. It's a common trick in the construction trade and I've used it on my bulkhead. No leaks.

DasCamel · 07/21/2014, 10:22 AM

If its a very slow drip, salt creep will eventually seal it.

Praben · 07/21/2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wesgentry

i would have been freaking out...

That was the initial emotion, they went like this: Freaking out how do I fix this, to confusion, to anger, to calm and confident I got this, to anger again, to depression, to confident I got this again, to confusion, back to depression, and I was too tired in the end to experience joy.

kegogut · 07/21/2014, 07:44 PM

You can get a product from Lowe's called GOOP Adhesive/Sealant should work for you.

bricksheethouse · 07/21/2014, 08:59 PM

use a large flat head screw driver, gently.

Big_Boss_77 · 07/21/2014, 09:29 PM

Not sure if you can find them any more, but Lowe's used to carry what (I believe) was called a strap wrench. You'd feed it around the pipe fitting and then back to a wratcheting piece on the handle. I've used them to get into some pretty tight spaces, but be warned, they are cumbersome. One turn then you have to loosen and reset. Good luck!

JMorris271 · 07/21/2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by phillrodrigo

I always use clear primer on my aquarium. It looks so much better. Primer just keep going around until the pipe is clean. Glue the fitting and the pipe put it on with a half a turn twist into were you want it.

Is hat the Otie yellow can?

JMorris271 · 07/21/2014, 10:03 PM

I would use a Basin wrench. It goes up under a ink to reach the nut up under the faucet

JMorris271 · 07/21/2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Boss_77

Not sure if you can find them any more, but Lowe's used to carry what (I believe) was called a strap wrench. You'd feed it around the pipe fitting and then back to a wratcheting piece on the handle. I've used them to get into some pretty tight spaces, but be warned, they are cumbersome. One turn then you have to loosen and reset. Good luck!

Yep. They still have them.I use them often. You have to have a really firm full range grip to accomplish anything.

Big_Boss_77 · 07/21/2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JMorris271

Yep. They still have them.I use them often. You have to have a really firm full range grip to accomplish anything.

Ha ha ha yup, file that under the cumbersome warning

07/21/2014, 10:22 AM	#52
DasCamel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kenmore, WA Posts: 1,542	If its a very slow drip, salt creep will eventually seal it. __________________ 375g DT 125g sump acrylic, Mixed SPS/LPS tank with anemones and fish. Current Tank Info: 375g Build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2608197

07/21/2014, 07:44 PM	#54
kegogut Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: St.Louis Posts: 5,052	You can get a product from Lowe's called GOOP Adhesive/Sealant should work for you. __________________ Dave. "I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them." --Nicomo Cosca. Current Tank Info: 225 mixed w/ 225 sump 550 lbs live rock,3x MarinePure ceramic blocks,Skimz SM201,Geo 618 CR,Vectra L1,DOS automatic water changes,3x 250w MH w/ 4x actinic T5,All ran by Apex thru Fusion.--57 community tank w/ OR T-247,120 nem tank.

07/21/2014, 09:29 PM	#56
Big_Boss_77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri USA Posts: 345	Not sure if you can find them any more, but Lowe's used to carry what (I believe) was called a strap wrench. You'd feed it around the pipe fitting and then back to a wratcheting piece on the handle. I've used them to get into some pretty tight spaces, but be warned, they are cumbersome. One turn then you have to loosen and reset. Good luck! __________________ Work smarter, NOT harder. Current Tank Info: 55 gallon with a 5 gallon fuge and 10 gallon sump

07/21/2014, 10:03 AM	#51
johnnynatfan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 29	Get a flat head screwdriver and a hammer. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the nut and tap it with the hammer. This will make the nut spin. It's a common trick in the construction trade and I've used it on my bulkhead. No leaks.

07/21/2014, 08:59 PM	#55
bricksheethouse Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13	use a large flat head screw driver, gently.

07/21/2014, 10:03 PM	#58
JMorris271 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Foothills of SC Posts: 2,010	I would use a Basin wrench. It goes up under a ink to reach the nut up under the faucet