Bulkhead leaking!!! (resolved)
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Topic: Bulkhead leaking!!! (resolved)
Posted By: BillyC
Subject: Bulkhead leaking!!! (resolved)
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 5:43pm
| I had a fish caught in the overflow so I tried removing my durso pipe and I think I loosened up the bulkhead because there is water leaking. I turned off the return pump and the overflow is now empty. I am unable to reach my bulkhead to see if it's loose because the hole in the stand is way to small. Is there a such thing as a bulkhead wrench? Any help would be greatly appreciated because I cant use my overflow until this problem is fixed :( |
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Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 5:47pm
| Ideally I need a way to cut out a little more of the stand where the tank sits on. Anyone have a saw or something similar to do the job? |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:18pm
| Eric davis is on is way to help out so hopefully I'll be good to go tonight. |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:28pm
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Sorry you aren't closer... I have a wrench if you need it. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:38pm
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The EXACT same thing happened to me last week. Fish stuck so I pull the durso out to let it go through then my bulk head was leaking. I took a wrench and gave it a about a quarter turn and that fixed it. ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:55pm
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I have a bulk head wrench. If you fill like braving it, I have a dremel you could use to cut the hole in the stand bigger. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 7:18pm
| Tanks a lot guys! Eric is here working on it right now because my bulkheads are almost impossible to get to. |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 8:13pm
| Eric just left and problem is solved. If anyone ever has a tank emergency I promise you won't be disappointed with him. |
Posted By: Fatman
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 10:29pm
| So who is this Eric and how do we get a hold of him when we break things? |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 11:06pm
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This was a little tricky one, The stand had holes just a little bit bigger then the bulkheads so you couldn't use a bulkhead wrench or any wrenches, Glad i was able to help fix this and get the fish out of the overflow
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Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 11:44pm
Everybody better write this phone number down in case your tanks decide they wanna be all over your kitchen floor! Very fast and impressive service. |
Fatman wrote:Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 11:50am
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Which fish was it? ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: BillyC
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 12:23pm
| Haha both my clowns and the wrasse I thought was dead!! |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 1:35pm
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Holy COW!! Thats crazy. Just another reason to install the netting;) Good thing you already have some to throw on there. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 4:38pm
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Awesome bulkhead nut wrench for tight spots. Rainbird sprinkler adjusting wrench - $6 at Ace or other hardware stores  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 4:39pm
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Eric is awesome! He helped a friend and I out last week with a tank tear down and delivered water to hold the corals and fish in while she had some tile work done. The best thing is his fast emergency help like he was able to do for BillyC. Thanks Erik!!! |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 9:40pm
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Mark, I wish we could of used a wrench, But there was no room at all for a wrench of any kind, Will i have all your stuff your ordered ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: Fatman
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 11:12pm
| Now I know. Good to meet you Eric and glad to have you around for those special little emergencies I seem to always have! |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: February 28 2012 at 11:25pm
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Nice to meet you to Kevin, Don't hesitate to call me if you need help 24/7 ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: phinfan
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 7:51pm
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I just wanted to make mention that after reading this I gave Eric a call and asked a few questions about the issues I have been having with my tank. After making an appointment, he arrived on time and was very helpful. He spent at least 1 1/2 hours maybe more discussing several things that could be going on. I now have a plan based on his recommendations. I would highly recommend his services. Thanks Eric ------------- John 3:16 93 GAL. Cube, 8 T5's, Elite Aquatics sump |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 7:56pm
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Rick glad i could help, Keep me updated ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |