I’m at the later stages of build of my new tank, of which I have three closed loops in the system.
Three outlets placed in the base, three returns in the back panel.
Structurally it’s sound, as I’m using double laminated glass panes on both panels, so don’t let this design decision distract from my main question.
I’m getting cold feet about the bulkheads, right now they each use 50mm bulkheads with the rubber seal and tightened down using a wrench as tight as they will go.
I guess my concern is long term, small amounts of movement/vibration from the pump, servicing etc, will move the plumbing over time.
I was always told not to use silicone sealant for bulkheads, but to tighten them down well.
I guess my question is, would it be any harm if I used reef safe silicone around the outside of the bulkhead onto the glass, to act as an extra barrier before the rubber seal.
I wouldn’t use it between the rubber and the glass, as this could impede it, only externally on the bulkhead.
I’m trying to build a 10+ year tank, and don’t want to be worrying about it all the time.
Thoughts?
Three outlets placed in the base, three returns in the back panel.
Structurally it’s sound, as I’m using double laminated glass panes on both panels, so don’t let this design decision distract from my main question.
I’m getting cold feet about the bulkheads, right now they each use 50mm bulkheads with the rubber seal and tightened down using a wrench as tight as they will go.
I guess my concern is long term, small amounts of movement/vibration from the pump, servicing etc, will move the plumbing over time.
I was always told not to use silicone sealant for bulkheads, but to tighten them down well.
I guess my question is, would it be any harm if I used reef safe silicone around the outside of the bulkhead onto the glass, to act as an extra barrier before the rubber seal.
I wouldn’t use it between the rubber and the glass, as this could impede it, only externally on the bulkhead.
I’m trying to build a 10+ year tank, and don’t want to be worrying about it all the time.
Thoughts?