I have a 90 gallon cube. I needed to get it set up in a hurry because my 75 leaked. My reef got shoehorned into a 30 gallon cube. I finally got everything I needed, or so I thought, to be able to plumb in my sump.
I knew the drain line's bulkhead was installed backwards. I thought the 1/2 to perhaps 3/4 of an inch sticking out was a coupler but it's just normal, everyday 1 1/4 inch PVC pipe. As I see it I have two options. Either I scrape the silicone off of the section of pipe sticking out or I can attempt to replace the bulkhead.
Choice number two would be optimal but I'm not sure if it was siliconed inside the overflow or not. If it is fixing it would be next to impossible.
Choice number one would be quicker by far and maybe cheaper. It's also the riskier method. The problem is it's likely the only option.
With either option I have to take up all the silicone. I have heard it said that a sharp blade, vinegar, and lots of elbow grease is the only way to get it off. How would I know if I got it all off though? Can a super thin layer remain without it feeling tacky? I just want to be sure I get it right the first time. Thank you.
I knew the drain line's bulkhead was installed backwards. I thought the 1/2 to perhaps 3/4 of an inch sticking out was a coupler but it's just normal, everyday 1 1/4 inch PVC pipe. As I see it I have two options. Either I scrape the silicone off of the section of pipe sticking out or I can attempt to replace the bulkhead.
Choice number two would be optimal but I'm not sure if it was siliconed inside the overflow or not. If it is fixing it would be next to impossible.
Choice number one would be quicker by far and maybe cheaper. It's also the riskier method. The problem is it's likely the only option.
With either option I have to take up all the silicone. I have heard it said that a sharp blade, vinegar, and lots of elbow grease is the only way to get it off. How would I know if I got it all off though? Can a super thin layer remain without it feeling tacky? I just want to be sure I get it right the first time. Thank you.