BULKHEAD LEAKING

[CoralsComeInMoreColors]

I am setting up a used 120g, it is a 2 overflow system, and i replaced 2/4 bulkheads. the bulkheads I replaced where both damaged, however the other two seemed good. When I water tested the bulkheads that were old (return pump bulkheads) they both ended up leaking/dripping (slowly). I have replaced the gaskets, and cannot find the exact size on amazon or BRS. I am considering siliconing the entire thing as I do not think I will be in a situation down the road were I have to mess with my plumbing again, but I still would want to go for a less permanent method. Thanks!

 

[Peace River]

It is important to put the gasket on the water side of the bulkhead as well as making sure the gasket and glass are very clean.

 

[CoralsComeInMoreColors]

It is important to put the gasket on the water side of the bulkhead as well as making sure the gasket and glass are very clean.

i did both of those, however if you know anything else I would try it.

 

[Peace River]

Is the glass around the edges of the hole clean or are there chips? Is the fixed side of the bulkhead on the water side and the nut on the dry side? How many gaskets are you using? How tight are you tightening the bulkhead nut?

 

[Peace River]

If you haven't seen this BRS video, then this may be helpful:

 

[Rp8]

I put gaskets on both sides. And just tighten the heck out of it…

 

[Syntax1235]

Ime, a very slow drip has stopped due to salt creep accumulation. Just putting that out there.

 

[snorklr]

gasket needs to be on the flange side, not the threaded/nut side...doesn't matter if the flange is inside or outside the tank

 

[edd59]

buy new bulkheads they come with the correct size gasket.
hand tighten then 1/4 turn with channel lock. over tight gaskets can leak also by deforming the gasket

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

It is important to put the gasket on the water side of the bulkhead as well as making sure the gasket and glass are very clean.

NO! The gasket goes on the FLANGE side REGARDLESS of whether that's the wet or dry side.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

gasket needs to be on the flange side, not the threaded/nut side...doesn't matter if the flange is inside or outside the tank

THANK YOU!!

 

[CoralsComeInMoreColors]

Is the glass around the edges of the hole clean or are there chips? Is the fixed side of the bulkhead on the water side and the nut on the dry side? How many gaskets are you using? How tight are you tightening the bulkhead nut?

I would think they are clean i wiped it with a microfiber towel, the nut is on the dry side, im tightening by hand but im decently strong

 

[CBonito]

I would think they are clean i wiped it with a microfiber towel, the nut is on the dry side, im tightening by hand but im decently strong

If you're tightening it more than 1/8th turn and it's not sealing up, replace it.
One time, I snapped a flange that had a crack and it ruined my day.