My bulkhead is leaking.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 06:18 PM

My bulkhead is dripping and it is really getting anoying. Any ideas on how to fix it.

lcstorc · 07-29-2007, 06:56 PM

Well since I am useless on plumbing I asked hubby.
He says to lower the water below the level of the bulkhead and then replace the seal with a slightly larger one.
We had to do this with one of the bulkheads for our sump since the hole was made slightly too large.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 07:44 PM

Is there any way to do it besides replacing it. Ireally dont want to ruin the tank since i dont know much about plumbing.

lcstorc · 07-29-2007, 08:25 PM

Just replace the seal or gasket thingey. No reason that should ruin the tank. Worst thing, you spend a couple of bucks and it doesn't work.

bduber · 07-29-2007, 08:54 PM

try putting silicone/aquarium sealant around the bulkhead, it should do the job.
I think you can get the silicone at lowes for around $5.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 09:01 PM

I tried that you can see it around the bulkhead if you look. It worked for a while then it started again but i think i will try that again. What part of NE do you live in, just curious?

bduber · 07-29-2007, 09:05 PM

I live in Papillion, why do you ask?

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 09:07 PM

I live in bellevue. Just wondering. have you ever been to paradise Cove pet store

bduber · 07-29-2007, 09:10 PM

Actually I have been there, I know one of the owners there.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 09:13 PM

Do you know joe or jeff. Both Great guys. And know a bunch.

bduber · 07-29-2007, 09:15 PM

I know both of them, I used to work there part time.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 09:19 PM

I have been going there for a couple years i wonder if i know you. You can PM me if you want.

bduber · 07-29-2007, 09:22 PM

small world.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 09:25 PM

lol I was just in there today.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. Well since I am useless on plumbing I asked hubby. He says to lower the water below the level of the bulkhead and then replace the seal with a slightly larger one. We had to do this with one of the bulkheads for our sump since the hole was made slightly too large. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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BrianCM Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. Is there any way to do it besides replacing it. Ireally dont want to ruin the tank since i dont know much about plumbing.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. Just replace the seal or gasket thingey. No reason that should ruin the tank. Worst thing, you spend a couple of bucks and it doesn't work. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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bduber Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. try putting silicone/aquarium sealant around the bulkhead, it should do the job. I think you can get the silicone at lowes for around $5.

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BrianCM Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. I tried that you can see it around the bulkhead if you look. It worked for a while then it started again but i think i will try that again. What part of NE do you live in, just curious?

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bduber Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. I live in Papillion, why do you ask?

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BrianCM Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. I live in bellevue. Just wondering. have you ever been to paradise Cove pet store

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BrianCM Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. Do you know joe or jeff. Both Great guys. And know a bunch.

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bduber Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My bulkhead is leaking. small world.

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