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Old 04-09-2008, 10:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 04-09-2008, 10:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: How hard is it to..

Are you talking about the silicone?

If so, not hard at all if you have patience.
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Old 04-09-2008, 10:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: How hard is it to..

P.S. I have replaced my silicone.
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Old 04-09-2008, 11:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: How hard is it to..

easy! well sort of lol, describe leak and location and if at all possible a PICTURE!
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:42 AM   #6 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:53 AM   #7 (permalink)
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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..
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:58 AM   #8 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 04-10-2008, 03:42 PM   #9 (permalink)
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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.
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So--

What your all saying is I should buy it?!?!?!
So--
You want us to take you by the hand to buy it???
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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.
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Old 04-10-2008, 08:57 PM   #12 (permalink)
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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
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Old 04-11-2008, 03:04 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Does your fiancee know???

Or did you just say "Honey, lets go for a ride."
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Old 04-11-2008, 03:05 PM   #14 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 04-11-2008, 04:11 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: How hard is it to..

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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!
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