Leakity Leak Leak

Nanook · 10/25/2007, 04:56 PM

Well, I got the two tanks filled with FW last night and I had some leaks at bulkheads, unions, etc. I got a couple of them figured out, but have the A-Team coming over this evening to help get them perfected...then, we will turn on the pump

Menu for this evening is BEER and Dave's Special Experimental Wings...they sound promising for extra Toidy Time Tomorrow

Reeferhead · 10/25/2007, 05:52 PM

Did you pre-wet the bulkhead gaskets? I've found that they seal better when they're wet and tend to dry with a nice "stick" if that makes any sense. Whenever I screw them on dry I always have at least one leak.

latazyo · 10/25/2007, 06:01 PM

dave, you guys must have been drunk when you installed those, my home made bulkhead with a gasket cut by me hasn't leaked at all

breutus · 10/25/2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by Reeferhead
Did you pre-wet the bulkhead gaskets? I've found that they seal better when they're wet and tend to dry with a nice "stick" if that makes any sense. Whenever I screw them on dry I always have at least one leak.

Are you referring to;

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Originally posted by Nanook
Menu for this evening is BEER and Dave's Special Experimental Wings...they sound promising for extra Toidy Time Tomorrow

cause thats so how i read it as first LOL I must be sitting in front of the computer for to long

Reeferhead · 10/25/2007, 07:34 PM

LOL, now that I read it again... your right

Reefer Wannabe · 10/25/2007, 08:41 PM

Reeferhead · 10/25/2007, 09:20 PM

Wannabe,

Your avatar has inspired me

breutus · 10/25/2007, 09:50 PM

I'd put up a cool avatar, but I told you! I'm busy with my uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines!

besides I don't even have any good skills. You know, like nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills... avatars only go up for people who have great skills.

Im Lon 2 · 10/26/2007, 07:12 AM

hows the leaks after the A-team?

Reefer Wannabe · 10/26/2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by breutus
I'd put up a cool avatar, but I told you! I'm busy with my uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines!

besides I don't even have any good skills. You know, like nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills... avatars only go up for people who have great skills.

Aren't you pretty good at drawing, like animals and warriors and stuff?

Reefer Wannabe · 10/26/2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by Reeferhead
Wannabe,

Your avatar has inspired me

Yeah, I'm not sure who is more awesome, Kip or Uncle Rico.

capncapo · 10/26/2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by Im Lon 2
hows the leaks after the A-team?

After careful consideration Nook has decided to chuck the whole fish tank idea. Simply too much trouble.............

Some exciting news though.............he's has rededicated his efforts into turning his basement into "Daves Crazy World Circus" complete with all the 'fixins' you would expect to see at any circus.

His cube tank will now be used to make massive quantities of Kettle Corn and the 375 will be retrofitted to become a mini Krispy Kreme factory. YUM!

My mouth is watering already!

Of course, Bogie has been renamed "The Man Eating Beast From Borneo".

Should be an exciting time for all. Bring the wives and children!

Im Lon 2 · 10/26/2007, 11:17 AM

Well you did have the top 2 clowns there last night practicing there act.... right???

jcjstl · 10/26/2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by capncapo

His cube tank will now be used to make massive quantities of Kettle Corn

with its size you should be able to devide it into multiple flavors like the tins

scbadiver · 10/26/2007, 11:27 AM

I'm guessing the fumes got to Capo last night, Don't know if it was the PVC glue or the "experimental wing" fumes, but either way, Ol' Capo inhaled too much!

icepick96 · 10/26/2007, 04:07 PM

So Capo,

Is Dave going to set that 300g rubbermaid back into a look down tank hosting another killer clown? I think he only had the previous one set-up for 10 years.

Why do you always have to pick on his precious little lap dog that just loves to lick your face?

capncapo · 10/26/2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by icepick96
Why do you always have to pick on his precious little lap dog that just loves to lick your face?

He's not licking your face......he's seeing if you taste good enough to EAT.

Nanook · 10/26/2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by icepick96
So Capo,

Is Dave going to set that 300g rubbermaid back into a look down tank hosting another killer clown? I think he only had the previous one set-up for 10 years.

Why do you always have to pick on his precious little lap dog that just loves to lick your face?

The 300g is up and running with RODI...I still need to get some salt buckets and will then order my liverock

This rock will not be in that stock tank for another 2 years

Nanook · 10/26/2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by icepick96
So Capo,

Is Dave going to set that 300g rubbermaid back into a look down tank hosting another killer clown? I think he only had the previous one set-up for 10 years.

Why do you always have to pick on his precious little lap dog that just loves to lick your face?

The 300g is up and running with RODI...I still need to get some salt buckets and will then order my liverock

This rock will not be in that stock tank for another 2 years

Nanook · 10/26/2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by capncapo
He's not licking your face......he's seeing if you taste good enough to EAT.

Greg, you must taste good then because he sure seems to like to eat on you when you are here

Nanook · 10/26/2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by scbadiver
I'm guessing the fumes got to Capo last night, Don't know if it was the PVC glue or the "experimental wing" fumes, but either way, Ol' Capo inhaled too much!

I think the PVC cement and primer in the little closet got to him today because he said he saw little green men floating around my head

Nanook · 10/26/2007, 07:51 PM

We got the tubsink plumbed today with four standpipes...looks awesome and no leaks

Our idea for next week is to get some bricks, put plywood on top of the bricks, then the horsemat under the sumps...hopefully those bulkheads will not leak after that.

zt444a · 10/26/2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by scbadiver
I'm guessing the fumes got to Capo last night, Don't know if it was the PVC glue or the "experimental wing" fumes, but either way, Ol' Capo inhaled too much!

There it is yall... Capo inhales...

Anything else is just a waste of time

sheepdog43 · 10/26/2007, 10:38 PM

I do not believe there is water in the tanks, I demand pics!

About time, and congrats!

Im Lon 2 · 10/27/2007, 12:54 AM

10/25/2007, 04:56 PM	#1
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	Leakity Leak Leak Well, I got the two tanks filled with FW last night and I had some leaks at bulkheads, unions, etc. I got a couple of them figured out, but have the A-Team coming over this evening to help get them perfected...then, we will turn on the pump Menu for this evening is BEER and Dave's Special Experimental Wings...they sound promising for extra Toidy Time Tomorrow __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

10/25/2007, 05:52 PM	#2
Reeferhead Recovering Reef Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Posts: 4,856	Did you pre-wet the bulkhead gaskets? I've found that they seal better when they're wet and tend to dry with a nice "stick" if that makes any sense. Whenever I screw them on dry I always have at least one leak. __________________ Nick St. Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists' (SLASH) Coral Donor Program (CDP) Because, "Friends don't let friends pay $50 a polyp!" Over 200 different corals and counting... Current Tank Info: 352 Quintillion Gallon

10/25/2007, 06:01 PM	#3
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,972	dave, you guys must have been drunk when you installed those, my home made bulkhead with a gasket cut by me hasn't leaked at all __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

10/25/2007, 07:34 PM	#5
Reeferhead Recovering Reef Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Posts: 4,856	LOL, now that I read it again... your right __________________ Nick St. Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists' (SLASH) Coral Donor Program (CDP) Because, "Friends don't let friends pay $50 a polyp!" Over 200 different corals and counting... Current Tank Info: 352 Quintillion Gallon

10/25/2007, 08:41 PM	#6
Reefer Wannabe Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Heights, MO Posts: 2,000	__________________ "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." --C.S. Lewis Current Tank Info: 28 JBJ LED Professional - softies and LPS

10/25/2007, 09:20 PM	#7
Reeferhead Recovering Reef Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Posts: 4,856	Wannabe, Your avatar has inspired me __________________ Nick St. Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists' (SLASH) Coral Donor Program (CDP) Because, "Friends don't let friends pay $50 a polyp!" Over 200 different corals and counting... Current Tank Info: 352 Quintillion Gallon

10/25/2007, 09:50 PM	#8
breutus Don't ask me, I'm wrong. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: House Springs Posts: 2,272	I'd put up a cool avatar, but I told you! I'm busy with my uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines! besides I don't even have any good skills. You know, like nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills... avatars only go up for people who have great skills.

10/26/2007, 07:12 AM	#9
Im Lon 2 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Granite City, IL (St. Louis area) Posts: 5,529	hows the leaks after the A-team? __________________ Lonnie WWLD® ------------------------------------------------ Friends don't let friends buy PC lighting. Current Tank Info: Coming soon -- 180G (Glass Cages) In-Wall - Reef - 100g sump - 30g Fuge - - Octopus DNW 300 - 8 * 54 watt T5's

10/26/2007, 11:17 AM	#13
Im Lon 2 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Granite City, IL (St. Louis area) Posts: 5,529	Well you did have the top 2 clowns there last night practicing there act.... right??? __________________ Lonnie WWLD® ------------------------------------------------ Friends don't let friends buy PC lighting. Current Tank Info: Coming soon -- 180G (Glass Cages) In-Wall - Reef - 100g sump - 30g Fuge - - Octopus DNW 300 - 8 * 54 watt T5's

10/26/2007, 11:27 AM	#15
scbadiver Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,327	I'm guessing the fumes got to Capo last night, Don't know if it was the PVC glue or the "experimental wing" fumes, but either way, Ol' Capo inhaled too much! __________________ Robbie "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." --Dr. Seuss Current Tank Info: 240 reef. 3 250w MH.VHO actinics.135sump/fuge.all DIY

10/26/2007, 04:07 PM	#16
icepick96 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rolla,MO Posts: 442	So Capo, Is Dave going to set that 300g rubbermaid back into a look down tank hosting another killer clown? I think he only had the previous one set-up for 10 years. Why do you always have to pick on his precious little lap dog that just loves to lick your face?

10/26/2007, 07:51 PM	#22
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	We got the tubsink plumbed today with four standpipes...looks awesome and no leaks Our idea for next week is to get some bricks, put plywood on top of the bricks, then the horsemat under the sumps...hopefully those bulkheads will not leak after that. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

10/26/2007, 10:38 PM	#24
sheepdog43 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 82	I do not believe there is water in the tanks, I demand pics! About time, and congrats! __________________ "In any organization there is one person who knows what is going on. That person must be fired." --Robert Orellana Current Tank Info: 9yo. 55gal Fresh, 14 gal reef BioCube

10/27/2007, 12:54 AM	#25
Im Lon 2 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Granite City, IL (St. Louis area) Posts: 5,529	__________________ Lonnie WWLD® ------------------------------------------------ Friends don't let friends buy PC lighting. Current Tank Info: Coming soon -- 180G (Glass Cages) In-Wall - Reef - 100g sump - 30g Fuge - - Octopus DNW 300 - 8 * 54 watt T5's