My Bigger Piece of the Reef (LotsOPics)

[Kannin]

I didn't get a chance to turn the water back on for the RODI unit to see if my latest attempt worked. I'll do it tonight

I picked up an end cap to replace the one on my manifold that is leaking. I cut it off this morning and will replace it tonight. It is the worst of the leaks... other than the union that was missing the "O" ring which I also picked up. The others are small... 1 or 2 drops a minute. The owner of the lfs where I bought the tank (who also builds and maintains big systems) has told me that small leaks like that will seal up with salt water.

 

[jnarowe]

That can be true, but vibration can re-start the leak.

 

[Kannin]

I forgot... I also picked up some 1.5" spaflex to insert between the pumps and the manifolds. On your advice.

I hope that this will keep me from having to take your other advice... which would be to start over.

 

[jnarowe]

Man, I wouldn't chance it. your wife will kill you if that thing springs a real leak. Talk about a "lesson" for the kids!

 

[Kannin]

After I sent the last message... I started thinking that I should just get it over with. How can I be assured that the same thing won't happen again?

Different glue? Sanding pipes better? Focusing on the 1/4 turn? Anything I'm missing?

I'm mad at you... by the way. Mostly for being right.

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11553144#post11553144 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kannin

I'm mad at you... by the way. Mostly for being right.

Save that for your wife.

 

[Kannin]

That's where I got it from. It could be worse... You coulda told me to rebuild the stand.

Honestly... I appreciate your help.

 

[jnarowe]

Well, you just can't let leaks go, especially when the tank is in a living space like that. If you come over we can do some glue-ups together and see if there is anything about it that needs improving.

Honestly, the only time I have ever had a problem with a glued joint is when I forgot to actually glue it. The pipes fit so well together that they just have a very slow drip. When I went to fix it, I found out they weren't glued at all.

 

[Kannin]

I glued 'em. I'm going tomorrow to The Home Depot in Bellevue. There is this old retired plumber that works in the plumbing section that has all the answers. I'm going to ask him for any tips and the best glue so that I can do it right this time.

 

[jnarowe]

:lol: You can't be serious? Sometimes those guys tell you a line just for entertainment!

The best glue is what you are using. Oatey is just fine. That's what used in houses, nearly every aquarium etc.

 

[Kannin]

People swear by htis guy. I used the purple primer w/ the blue glue and I got multiple leaks. I'm gonna ask the guy.

 

[jnarowe]

blue glue? what blue glue? There's a clear and an orange PVC glue... You talking about PVC Rain-R-Shine® Blue Cement?

I use the medium clear Top Row, Right side.

 

[blcard]

Bet you didn't know you were becoming a plumber!

 

[Kannin]

I might as well... My butt crack already sticks out of my pants. Unfortunately... that's not enough.

 

[Kannin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11554842#post11554842 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
blue glue? what blue glue? There's a clear and an orange PVC glue... You talking about PVC Rain-R-Shine® Blue Cement?

I use the medium clear Top Row, Right side.

I don't know... I'll look at it when I get home. Are telling me it might not even be glue?

 

[jnarowe]

Well, I am not sure until you see the label and tell us what it is. It could be Rain-R-Shine as i have seen that on the shelf in HD. But there is some reason why I don't use it. I think because it's blue and I like to use clear.

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11554980#post11554980 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kannin
I might as well... My butt crack already sticks out of my pants. Unfortunately... that's not enough.

:lol:

Don't feel bad, all my bulkhead pipes leak some with salt creep. BTW the salt creep doesn't seal it especially in very humid FL.

My tanks in the garage though so it just doesn't matter. You can bet if it were in the house I probably would've had to redo it at least a half dozen times.

I think there's a plumber gene and believe me...I ain't got it!

 

[mrcrab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11555385#post11555385 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrcrab
:lol:

Don't feel bad, all my bulkhead pipes leak some, with salt creep. BTW the salt creep doesn't seal it especially in very humid FL.

My tank's in the garage though so it just doesn't matter. You can bet if it were in the house I probably would've had to redo it at least a half dozen times. That's why I told you to redo yours.

I think there's a plumber gene and believe me...I ain't got it!

 

[mrcrab]

Sorry, I do that a lot. Need to be more careful. Hit the quote button instead of the edit.

 

[jnarowe]

That's OK. We're getting tax credits just to be your friend.