Freshwater Test!

[ucdcrew]

It's 3/4 filled with no leaking. I'm afraid to turn on the pumps though.

 

[DivingTheWorld]

Lol, I'm doing the same right now, freshwater testing a new build. I've found a few leaks so far (not the tank!)... Good luck!

 

[disc1]

It's 3/4 filled with no leaking. I'm afraid to turn on the pumps though.

You have two choices. Overcome your fear or sell the tank. Cause without the pumps it is a pretty useless box of water.

Why are you afraid?

 

[ucdcrew]

lol - probably because I did the plumbing. My last one didn't leak, but this one has 2 threaded fittings. I've never used them before, but i did situate them so if they DO leak, it will go into the sump.

 

[DivingTheWorld]

lol - probably because I did the plumbing. My last one didn't leak, but this one has 2 threaded fittings. I've never used them before, but i did situate them so if they DO leak, it will go into the sump.

I used Rectorseal #5 on all my threaded fittings (except bulkheads) and no leaks on those. I definitely recommend it.

 

[W1ngz]

First time I flicked the switch during my leak testing, was 100% convinced I was going to end up with a floor full of water too! Biggest thrill to date since starting things up.

I wasn't convinced until after simulating a few power outages, still wondering my my floor wasn't soaked yet!

 

[ucdcrew]

Dang it. My bottom bulk head is leaking.

 

[DivingTheWorld]

Dang it. My bottom bulk head is leaking.

Good thing its just freshwater! The advise from this forum which I used on the bulkheads is to tighten as tight as you can go by hand, then turn about 1/4 - 1/2 turn with a wrench. More and it might crack the glass, less and it might leak.

 

[ucdcrew]

no longer leaking. I need a more powerful return pump.

 

[W1ngz]

What are you using now?

 

[ucdcrew]

Random no-name that came with my setup. ViaAqua 1800 which pushes ~500 gph. The head loss is just enough that its annoying.