Eshopps Eclipse S Overflow Box Leaking

[reaper93]

Hi guys,

I recently plumbed an Eclipse S Overflow Box to a lowboy frag tank. After putting water through it, I have come to find there is a leak between the bulkhead and the glass. Any tips on how to stop the leak? It isn't fast, like a drop every couple minutes. So far I have it installed so the gasket is on the wet side of the tank and it is hand-tightened.

 

[mdb_talon]

I would take it off and confirm it's all clean and no grit got in there and retighten. If still leaks then I may get out a pair of pliers and tighten a bit past "hand tighten". While you certainly don't want to go crazy tightening it I find sometimes a bit beyond "hand tight" works best.... Especially if it can be hard to get a good grip....or if you have weaker hands like apparently I do lol

 

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Could use some silicone, but you will have to dry it out first.

 

[FSP]

You mentioned one gasket, but is there a second? There should be one between the tank and external box as well.

 

[reaper93]

You mentioned one gasket, but is there a second? There should be one between the tank and external box as well.

Kit only came with one gasket for the main bulkhead.

 

[Dom]

Hi guys,

I recently plumbed an Eclipse S Overflow Box to a lowboy frag tank. After putting water through it, I have come to find there is a leak between the bulkhead and the glass. Any tips on how to stop the leak? It isn't fast, like a drop every couple minutes. So far I have it installed so the gasket is on the wet side of the tank and it is hand-tightened.

When you drilled, did you happen to chip the glass around the hole?

 

[FSP]

Kit only came with one gasket for the main bulkhead.

Unless they're doing something fancy with the threads and nut, that's not good :oops: Without a gasket between the glass and external box, water can seep through the threads.

 

[reaper93]

When you drilled, did you happen to chip the glass around the hole?

There are some chips around the hole outside of the tank.

 

[reaper93]

Unless they're doing something fancy with the threads and nut, that's not good :oops: Without a gasket between the glass and external box, water can seep through the threads.

Is this kit supposed to include two gaskets?

 

[V A R I A N T]

Is this kit supposed to include two gaskets?

Yes. Mine had two gaskets. BRS website also states two gaskets.

 

[Dom]

There are some chips around the hole outside of the tank.

I think I know what you mean... the chips are on the dry side (exterior) as opposed to the wet side (interior). Correct?

 

[reaper93]

I think I know what you mean... the chips are on the dry side (exterior) as opposed to the wet side (interior). Correct?

Yep. Inside is smooth.

 

[reaper93]

Yes. Mine had two gaskets. BRS website also states two gaskets.

Darn. I guess I should email Eshopps then?

 

[Dom]

I'm surprised that you have a drip if the chip is on the outside. As has been previously mentioned, perhaps use a wrench and go a little beyond hand-tightened.

 

[Dom]

Darn. I guess I should email Eshopps then?

A missing gasket? That can cause a drip!

 

[reaper93]

A missing gasket? That can cause a

I emailed eshopps. I didn't realize there is supposed to be two as this is my first time plumbing a tank!

 

[Dom]

I emailed eshopps. I didn't realize there is supposed to be two as this is my first time plumbing a tank!

Yeah... this is really surprising. Bulkheads come with ONE gasket which is placed on the inside. But this is a little different. If you can't wait for Eshopps, you can get a gasket locally.

Do you have pictures of your work?

 

[reaper93]

Yeah... this is really surprising. Bulkheads come with ONE gasket which is placed on the inside. But this is a little different. If you can't wait for Eshopps, you can get a gasket locally.

Do you have pictures of your work?

I have a few pictures

I only took pictures after I took it apart the first time because of the leak.

 

[Dom]

I only took pictures after I took it apart the first time because of the leak.

I'm sorry; I should have specified. I want to see the hole you've drilled. That way we can rule out chips being the cause of the leak.

 

[reaper93]

I'm sorry; I should have specified. I want to see the hole you've drilled. That way we can rule out chips being the cause of the leak.

I do not. I can get pictures tomorrow.