How hard is it to..

Stacef · 04-09-2008, 09:31 PM

How hard is it to fix a seal??

My lfs has a 180 with stand, lights, hob filter total for $200!!!!!!!

One seal is leaking, how hard is that to fix? Have you done it before?

heels92 · 04-09-2008, 09:39 PM

Are you talking about the silicone?

If so, not hard at all if you have patience.

heels92 · 04-09-2008, 09:40 PM

P.S. I have replaced my silicone.

sasquatch · 04-09-2008, 10:11 PM

easy! well sort of lol, describe leak and location and if at all possible a PICTURE!

Stacef · 04-10-2008, 09:34 AM

I didn't buy it because I didn't know what I was getting into. It's jus the silicone, the last owner said it started leaking and tried replacing the seal himself. His repatching job failed, he didnt take all the silicone off, just threw more (of what just looks like caulk) on where it was leaking. I am going to go look at it again today.

I do not have any pictures, but may take some today when I go and look. I think I might have reef fever... I already have 90g acyrlic, 20g, 220g, and now a 180? My fiance is going to KILL me!! hahaha. Lets hope my floors can support all this. lol, dont worry we are not putting them on the second floor, and will be putting supports in!

glampka · 04-10-2008, 09:42 AM

It's not that difficult to replace the seal. You need to scrape away the old silicone right down to the glass. Clean the glass with some solvent & recaulk with aquarium rated silicone. Silicone does not have good adhesion to already cured silicone.

Stacef · 04-10-2008, 09:53 AM

So--

What your all saying is I should buy it?!?!?! I knew I loved you all for some reason..

lcstorc · 04-10-2008, 09:58 AM

Go for it.
For that price you almost have to.
I would buy it and risk the grief from hubby though it would take some time before we could afford to completely set it up.

heels92 · 04-10-2008, 02:42 PM

What everybody else said.
If it is already drained, etc, this will be a piece of cake. You could be done with it in a couple of hrs and fill it with water 48 hrs later.

glampka · 04-10-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stacef

So--

What your all saying is I should buy it?!?!?!

So--
You want us to take you by the hand to buy it???

lcstorc · 04-10-2008, 04:12 PM

I would let the new silicone cure for a lot longer than 48hrs. Woodstock had an issue when she built a new sump and added water before it was fully cured. Unless there is a reason you really need to hurry I would wait a week or so before putting water in it.

Stacef · 04-10-2008, 07:57 PM

I haven't bought it yet, and honestly have no intentions of putting it up ASAP. So letting the seal dry is no issue to me!!! We are going to pick it up tomorrow!!!!!! Woo hooooo

tbittner · 04-11-2008, 02:04 PM

Does your fiancee know???

Or did you just say "Honey, lets go for a ride."

Stacef · 04-11-2008, 02:05 PM

He is actually the one that initially said, Hmm I wonder how many gallons that is. So I asked about it, and he said, well a leak wouldn't be that hard to fix! Hahaha, but that was just us talking in general, not as if I were purchasing it!

cracker · 04-11-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stacef

How hard is it to fix a seal??

My lfs has a 180 with stand, lights, hob filter total for $200!!!!!!!

One seal is leaking, how hard is that to fix? Have you done it before?

Sounds like a great deal with a "buyer beware" clause in the fine print! I leaking tank can be repaired with attention no problem.
1st Consider why the tank is it leaking? A tank is pretty tough & there is a good reason why it sprung a leak!. Is the stand good & sturdy? Chances are the stand is a suspect why the tank is leaking. Are the top or bottom tank frame cracked in the corners? Are the top braces intact? Is it leaking along the bottom or side seams? I assume your in no hurry to get it up & running, so You can take your time to make proper repairs! The stand aside ,if the top & bottom frames are intact Go for it!

04-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	How hard is it to.. How hard is it to fix a seal?? My lfs has a 180 with stand, lights, hob filter total for $200!!!!!!! One seal is leaking, how hard is that to fix? Have you done it before? __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

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heels92 Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. Are you talking about the silicone? If so, not hard at all if you have patience. __________________ 65 gal reef with fish. 250 14k mh, 2 2x96in actinic pc, berlin protein skimmer, 5 gal sump, uv sterilizer, phoban reactor. soft, lps, and some sps corals. 2 gobies, 2 clownfish, anemone, coral beauty, fridmani, dusky jawfish, mandarin, brittle starfish.

04-09-2008, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
heels92 Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. P.S. I have replaced my silicone. __________________ 65 gal reef with fish. 250 14k mh, 2 2x96in actinic pc, berlin protein skimmer, 5 gal sump, uv sterilizer, phoban reactor. soft, lps, and some sps corals. 2 gobies, 2 clownfish, anemone, coral beauty, fridmani, dusky jawfish, mandarin, brittle starfish.

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Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. I didn't buy it because I didn't know what I was getting into. It's jus the silicone, the last owner said it started leaking and tried replacing the seal himself. His repatching job failed, he didnt take all the silicone off, just threw more (of what just looks like caulk) on where it was leaking. I am going to go look at it again today. I do not have any pictures, but may take some today when I go and look. I think I might have reef fever... I already have 90g acyrlic, 20g, 220g, and now a 180? My fiance is going to KILL me!! hahaha. Lets hope my floors can support all this. lol, dont worry we are not putting them on the second floor, and will be putting supports in! __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

04-10-2008, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
glampka Torch coral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 552 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. It's not that difficult to replace the seal. You need to scrape away the old silicone right down to the glass. Clean the glass with some solvent & recaulk with aquarium rated silicone. Silicone does not have good adhesion to already cured silicone. __________________ We are the peolpe our parents warned us about! JB 30 gal mixed reef 12 gal mixed Aquapod, 70 W MH 12 gal JBJ cube - mixed reef 12 gal Aquapod - work in progress

04-10-2008, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. So-- What your all saying is I should buy it?!?!?! I knew I loved you all for some reason.. __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,456 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How hard is it to.. Go for it. For that price you almost have to. I would buy it and risk the grief from hubby though it would take some time before we could afford to completely set it up. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-10-2008, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
heels92 Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 237 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. What everybody else said. If it is already drained, etc, this will be a piece of cake. You could be done with it in a couple of hrs and fill it with water 48 hrs later. __________________ 65 gal reef with fish. 250 14k mh, 2 2x96in actinic pc, berlin protein skimmer, 5 gal sump, uv sterilizer, phoban reactor. soft, lps, and some sps corals. 2 gobies, 2 clownfish, anemone, coral beauty, fridmani, dusky jawfish, mandarin, brittle starfish.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,456 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How hard is it to.. I would let the new silicone cure for a lot longer than 48hrs. Woodstock had an issue when she built a new sump and added water before it was fully cured. Unless there is a reason you really need to hurry I would wait a week or so before putting water in it. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-10-2008, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. I haven't bought it yet, and honestly have no intentions of putting it up ASAP. So letting the seal dry is no issue to me!!! We are going to pick it up tomorrow!!!!!! Woo hooooo __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,081 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How hard is it to.. Does your fiancee know??? Or did you just say "Honey, lets go for a ride." __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

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Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How hard is it to.. He is actually the one that initially said, Hmm I wonder how many gallons that is. So I asked about it, and he said, well a leak wouldn't be that hard to fix! Hahaha, but that was just us talking in general, not as if I were purchasing it! __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

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