Leaking bulkead solution?

Reef Pilot · #1 06-07-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by reefwars

even if you did it to the plywood the bulkhead should still work , the gasket has to be on the flange side always never the nut side, the seal is in the gasket not the nut, the nut just forces the seal.

Is it possible that the plywood is uneven enough to cause the gasket and fit on the glass side to be off a bit on one side, i.e. not flat against the glass?

FishyFishy! · #2 06-07-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Is it possible that the plywood is uneven enough to cause the gasket and fit on the glass side to be off a bit on one side, i.e. not flat against the glass?

Thats why I would never do this. You never know what imperfections that wood has on it. Not to mention he said he has tile in there too.

Tight against the glass would be the only way to do it IMO. Having the glass, tile, then wood is just poor planning.

I would honestly take it apart and do it properly. That would be just a disaster waiting to happen in the future with a quick fix. I think all of us who have been in this hobby for a long time would agree that temporary or quick fixes almost NEVER work out.

reefwars · #3 06-07-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

Is it possible that the plywood is uneven enough to cause the gasket and fit on the glass side to be off a bit on one side, i.e. not flat against the glass?

that would be my guess is either the bulkhead is crooked to one side and a hole slightly too big or the gasket isnt flush to the glass, realistically the bulkhead only needs to be hand tight for the gasket to work properly provided the glass surface is clear and enough of the gasket catches the glass.

Reef Pilot · #4 06-07-2013, 06:20 PM

If it is indeed not flush on the gasket side, I would also be worried about cracking the glass if tightened too much.

reefwars · #5 06-07-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

If it is indeed not flush on the gasket side, I would also be worried about cracking the glass if tightened too much.

absolutely , same with on the plywood , being on plywood may make you think you can tighten more.

if this were my tank i would drain and restart....i enjopy sleeping at night lol:P