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05/01/2006, 03:36 PM
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What is this?
OK Just filled my tank to check for leaks and this valve thingy which is located in the center of the base of the tank is leaking. So my question is: What is this valve for and do I need it????
Any help would surely be appreciated.  
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05/01/2006, 04:21 PM
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How old is that tank?
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05/01/2006, 04:26 PM
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WOW!! I might be wrong, or it may just be the light in the pic but it looks like the entire hole around that 'valve' is shattered/splintered. IMO you will be lucky if you ever get that tank to hold water.
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05/01/2006, 07:00 PM
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From the picture I agree with Rustybucket, that glsss/acrylic looks like its cracked. What is that valve anyway?
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05/01/2006, 07:15 PM
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that looks simlar to a drain on a old lobster tank at a resturant i used to work at, am i the winner
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05/01/2006, 07:23 PM
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I wouldn't trust that tank to hold water whether the valve is ok or not. Looks like an accident waiting to happen.
BTW - make sure you join us over in the FRAG forum if you haven't found it already. Lots of other AZ folks over there. Crystal
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05/01/2006, 07:26 PM
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Yeah I think the cracks are what's causing the leaking.
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05/01/2006, 08:51 PM
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No....the cracks are just in the glass piece that is around the valve. The little spout on the outside pic is what is leaking.
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05/02/2006, 09:03 AM
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The first picture looks like it has some sort of wing nut. Maybe you could tighten that.
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05/02/2006, 07:00 PM
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Yep tried that it still leaks.....think I'm just gonna seal the whole thing and try filling it again
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