Stoopid kewshton

[jkhudson]

When you install a bulkhead do you put the rubber washer on top of the glass or underneath with the nut.

 

[Lytehouse]

I've been told both ways, but here is my theory....

I don't want any water getting outside the tank, so I put the rubber washer inside the tank to stop the water leaving the tank.

 

[jksteele010]

+1 inside

 

[chaderic26]

Rubber on the wet side.

 

[pwhitby]

Has to be under the flange never under the nut

 

[Lytehouse]

Has to be under the flange never under the nut

Got anything to back that up nano cube guy

 

[jkhudson]

Explains why I had leak problems last time. D'oh!

 

[mikencarol]

Yea I'm glad he ask.

Yea I'm glad he ask.

I sure am glad you ask that stupid question...now I don't have to ask that stupid question next week. I was just trying to decide who to ask

 

[Lightsluvr]

...and make sure the glass, gasket and flange are clean. Amazing what a mess a few grains of sand can make... :bigeyes:

LL

 

[gregzbobo]

+1 I've also known of a few folks that even smear a thin coat of silicone on both sides of the gasket before installing it, makes it a much tighter seal, but should not be TOO hard to remove later if needed.

 

[jkhudson]

I wiped the glass down with alcohol.

 

[nIx_tank]

I wiped the glass down with alcohol.

I would go with at least 80 proof. My personal favorite is vodka (Never from a plastic bottle!), or at least a good shiraz if you are in the wine mood. I try to stay away from the patron though, as there is nothing worse than drunk fish with attitudes.


Ok, my work is done here.

 

[Lightsluvr]

Rubbing alcohol is good - evaporates and leaves no residue. :clown:

Bulkhead manufacturers suggest against using silicone. If the gasket is in good condition, it won't be necessary.

Save vodka for dosing the tank... :bounce3:\

LL

 

[jkhudson]

Save vodka for dosing the tank

Screw the tank save it for dosing me

 

[Lytehouse]

I would go with at least 80 proof. My personal favorite is vodka (Never from a plastic bottle!), or at least a good shiraz if you are in the wine mood. I try to stay away from the patron though, as there is nothing worse than drunk fish with attitudes.


Ok, my work is done here.

Sounds like those big tomato clowns you see turned in at LFS because they have terrorized the tank and owner...

 

[cjilge]

Sounds like those big tomato clowns you see turned in at LFS because they have terrorized the tank and owner...

Been there did that! just ask Alberto! lol