Small Leak Question

Eb0la11 · #1 08-03-2009, 08:28 PM

Hey guys, still testing out all my plumbing and I got it mostly fixed. I have a very small leak on one of my bulkheads and I cant get it any tighter since its a 2" bulkhead with like a 2 3/4" gasket and I dont have a big enough wrench to cinch it just that little bit tighter and I cant with my hand either.

I'll likely eventually be able to tighten it somehow but was just wondering if salt creep would eventually seal it up too?

mark · #2 08-03-2009, 09:03 PM

I wouldn't chance my floor to salt creep, should tighten so it doesn't leak.

If you can't get a wrench on the nut, could try to find a socket or make one.

Eb0la11 · #3 08-03-2009, 09:07 PM

Hmmm, yeah I think I'll find a way to tighten it, your idea could work. Thanks

sphelps · #4 08-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Hammer and flat head screw driver always works for me when I can get a wrench on it. Just be careful not to hit the tank

H2o2 · #5 08-04-2009, 04:51 AM

try a belt type oil filter wrench

Eb0la11 · #6 08-04-2009, 04:57 AM

I managed to cinch it tight and it looks like stop the leak. Hopefully thats the last of that problem. I got a new thread now with the next dilemma that Im working through but I think I got a solution, just requires buying more parts.

e46er · #7 08-05-2009, 02:48 AM

little bit of aquarium safe silicone on the rubber gasket would also stop the leak

rona brand silicone is aquarium safe and about $4 a tube