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11/04/2013, 11:51 AM
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Rubbermaid stock tank leaking?
I am in the process of using a Rubbermaid stock tank for my basement sump.I seen the reviews for the tank on Tractor Supply and seen a lot of people complain about the drain leaking.Do you think it would be a problem?All of them were used outside in the weather.
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11/04/2013, 11:53 AM
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Location: Bayonne,N.J.
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There drain leaks, what I do is drill out there drain and install a bulkhead fitting
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11/04/2013, 11:57 AM
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I had heard that also.What did you use to drill the hole?
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11/04/2013, 12:04 PM
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Grizzled & Cynical
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The stock tanks come with a bulkhead fitting already, but it is a cheap one and prone to leaking. You can do one of two things. Either use silicone sealant on the existing bulkhead, which works fine, or buy a better quality bulkhead. Cannot remember what size, 1 1/2 maybe. Better bulkhead is probably the better solution.
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11/04/2013, 12:17 PM
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It depends on the size of the bulkhead you use
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11/04/2013, 01:30 PM
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I just looked at one here in town.This one had a drain that screwed in from the outside.Could I just get a better bulk head the same size?
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11/04/2013, 02:00 PM
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Grizzled & Cynical
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refer to post #4
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