Chipped tank.

[Durtle]

Got a good deal on a used nuvo 30l. Was careless bringing it inside and chipped one corner brining it inside and noticed another small chip on the other corner. The one is very small and the other is larger but very thin. Doesn’t look there is runaway cracks on either corner. Is the tank safe to use or is it ruined?

 

[eggie]

Doesn't look that bad to cause a leak IMO

 

[Durtle]

Doesn't look that bad to cause a leak IMO

That’s the hope. Was gutted when it happened. Really like the layout of the 30l.

 

[eggie]

That’s the hope. Was gutted when it happened. Really like the layout of the 30l.

You could always put water and check before starting it up just in case.

 

[GARRIGA]

Leak test outside or in tub/shower

 

[jabberwock]

Not worth the risk for me.

 

[Durtle]

You could always put water and check before starting it up just in case.

I’ll have to get it filled up and see what happens.

 

[Tamberav]

if it is a scallop chip with no cracks then it should be okay. Problem is if there is any crack coming off it somewhere is it can spread.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

leak test it and see how it does with that. Im always weary with cracks/chips because they can eventually spread

 

[Foneman02]

Got a good deal on a used nuvo 30l. Was careless bringing it inside and chipped one corner brining it inside and noticed another small chip on the other corner. The one is very small and the other is larger but very thin. Doesn’t look there is runaway cracks on either corner. Is the tank safe to use or is it ruined?

Before water testing i would fill the chips with crazy glue just to bond the glass together.

 

[frankenfav]

You should be good!