WMAS Discussion Forum : Leak at bulkhead! http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:32:03 +0000 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:15:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36950 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : I went over and gave it another...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327595&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327595 Author: sanddune600
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 05 2009 at 7:15pm

I went over and gave it another 1/4 turn by hand it appears to have stopped]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:15:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327595&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327595 <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : Sometimes I like to put a small...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327578&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327578 Author: bfessler
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 05 2009 at 5:28pm

Sometimes I like to put a small bead of silicone grease, (Get it at the Home Depot Plumbing Dept.), on both sides of the rubber seal. Now you can tighten the nut snugly. You shouldn't have to apply much pressure to get a water tight seal.
 
This works great for O Rings also. Personally I coat all my O Rings with silicone plumbers grease when they are new. It provides a better seal and allows the parts to be removed and reassembled without damage to the O-ring.
]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:28:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327578&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327578 <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : A lot of times if you loosen the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327516&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327516 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 05 2009 at 12:41pm

A lot of times if you loosen the bulkhead and the reposition the gasket and then tighten the bulkhead (don't over tighten, I usually go hand tight, plus 1/2-3/4 turn) this will often fix the leak.  I have done this many time with water in the tank.  When you loosen the bulkhead keep it pushed up to the glass and you shouldn't have too much water leak through.  Have someone hold a couple towels on the outside.  Quickly pull the bulkhead from the glass (just barely), reposition the bulkhead gasket and push it up against the glass again.
 
I am not a big fan of using silicon to fix a bulkhead leak, but I have seen it done many times.
 
Good luck.
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Subject: 36950
Posted: December 05 2009 at 8:55am

it the bulkhead in a overflow? I wouldn't just try and patch a leak, I would cut, remove,replace so you will have a piece of mind and done right.]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:55:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327475&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327475 <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : If you can fix it without silicone...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327417&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327417 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 04 2009 at 10:23pm

If you can fix it without silicone it would be best.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:23:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327417&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327417 <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : I personally think silicone would...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327415&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327415 Author: sanddune600
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 04 2009 at 10:22pm

I personally think silicone would be a bad idea asking for a leak down the road I can come look at it tomorrow and see if we can figure out a better fix]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:22:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327415&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327415 <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : Silicone. Walmart might be cheaper....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327414&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327414 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 04 2009 at 10:22pm

Silicone. Walmart might be cheaper. Get the type that does NOT have the antifungal stuff added.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:22:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327414&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327414 <![CDATA[Leak at bulkhead! : Hey all, i got a very slow leak...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36950&PID=327407&title=leak-at-bulkhead#327407 Author: Spbeyond
Subject: 36950
Posted: December 04 2009 at 10:09pm

Hey all, i got a very slow leak at the bulkhead on my net tank.  I tried tightening it and that helped some but I have decided to use some sealant and just make sure the problem is done.  I am going to head to home depot.  What is the good kind?  Thanks< id="gwProxy" ="">< ="jsCall;" id="jsProxy" ="">
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