HELP!! SUMP LEAKING

The Grizz · #1 04-06-2011, 04:27 AM

That really suck Cathy, I would have to say to be on the side of caution you should empty the display. But if there is a way to brace the top of the stand on either side of the sump it could be done. If you do have to end up emptying the display I would suggest doing a little reinforcing of the top so that you could remove the center brace perminately.

cathyg_99 · #2 04-06-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

That really suck Cathy, I would have to say to be on the side of caution you should empty the display. But if there is a way to brace the top of the stand on either side of the sump it could be done. If you do have to end up emptying the display I would suggest doing a little reinforcing of the top so that you could remove the center brace perminately.

im not 100% sure if it is a brace it was bought from aquagiant and all ill get from them is "its ok" FRAK! and of course this has to happen when my fiances away, what would you suggest i reinforce it with? just some 2X4s

The Grizz · #3 04-06-2011, 04:37 AM

Yes, if you can get a couple 2x4's that are a nice tight fit from the floor to the bottom of the tank on both side's leaving enough room for the sump you should be able to quickly pull out the sump. Make sure that everything is free & clear so that when you take out the brace you can whip out the sump fast & get the brace back in.

Reefpins10 · #4 04-06-2011, 04:41 AM

I think just putting an extra thick layer of silicone on top of the old one like I did, it should be easier for woman like us when no man is around.

cathyg_99 · #5 04-06-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefpins10

I think just putting an extra thick layer of silicone on top of the old one like I did, it should be easier for woman like us when no man is around.

uhh lets just say my fiances not very handy at all... ive done most of the repairs in the house haha

Reefpins10 · #6 04-06-2011, 04:48 AM

hA hA hA ... What a coincidence, I do most of the things around the house too ...

ALang · #7 04-06-2011, 04:50 AM

Cathy,
I have an extra Aqua-C Remora Pro HOB Skimmer on hand right now I am not using, and cannot seem to sell it, so I have it if you want to borrow a HOB Skimmer to do the job until your silicone jobbie is done.

If you are interested, please let me know and we can arrange to get it to you ASAP. Then you can take your time about the draining and siliconing.

Chin up, girl.
Lenny.

cathyg_99 · #8 04-06-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ALang

Cathy,
I have an extra Aqua-C Remora Pro HOB Skimmer on hand right now I am not using, and cannot seem to sell it, so I have it if you want to borrow a HOB Skimmer to do the job until your silicone jobbie is done.

If you are interested, please let me know and we can arrange to get it to you ASAP. Then you can take your time about the draining and siliconing.

Chin up, girl.
Lenny.

Thanks Alang but at the moment i think im okay i ran out to walmart and bought a cheapo one because nothing else was open and im planning on silicone it tomorrow morning so i think it will be fine, but if that fails then i will for sure hit you up on that offer

The Grizz · #9 04-06-2011, 04:47 AM

Trying to re-seal it while the sump is still in the stand might be your best bet for the interim until your Mr. gets home if you are worried about removing the brace yourself.

cathyg_99 · #10 04-06-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Trying to re-seal it while the sump is still in the stand might be your best bet for the interim until your Mr. gets home if you are worried about removing the brace yourself.

im just worried that if something else goes wrong while im trying to remove it theres NO ONE! to help at all