Bulkhead leaking NEED HELP

[DcoarM]

So I just moved my tank across town to my new place. Get to my place add water and I have a leak on my bulkhead. The leak is a drip about every 3 seconds. I have no idea why. Please help.

 

[YodaHart]

Is it a slip or threaded bulkhead? Is the leak coming from where the PVC is connected to the bulkhead or where the bulkhead is touching the tank?

 

[DcoarM]

It is a thread and it is coming from where it is touching the tank.

 

[Adam Baggett]

Have you tried tightening it. Sorry to be obvious but it sounds like it has moved in the move.

 

[DcoarM]

I removed for the move because it is drilled on the base of the tabk. I have it as tight as I can get it.

 

[Ringo®]

I removed for the move because it is drilled on the base of the tabk. I have it as tight as I can get it.

Probably killed the gasket when it was removed.

 

[DcoarM]

Is there a way to repair that?

 

[DcoarM]

Or can I buy another gasket at lowes?

 

[Ringo®]

LFS is probably your best bet.

 

[Adam Baggett]

Well I, myself, would not repair a gasket on a bulkhead I would replace it. Lowes or Home Depot might have one but I would get one made for that bulkhead. I have just looked and Bulk Reef Supply have replacement gaskets for just a couple of $'s

 

[Adam Baggett]

I agree LFS would be my first stop too

 

[AZDesertRat]

Read my sticky post titled Installing Bulkhead Tips at the top of this forum, it should answer all your questions.