Leaking Sump

[Deezill]

hello and good morning to some pending your location. I noticed my acrylic sump made by Bashsea is leaking. I have only had it for 2 years and 1 month. The leak seems to be coming from a seam. Can I reseal this? I want to resolve the water leaking on my floor. Any input would be appreciated. Can I use silicone to bond acrylic?

 

[theMeat]

Silicone won’t bond well to plastic.
Use this stuff. Have used it many times. The name is accurate

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/solvents-and-cements/pvc-cement/49984

 

[Deezill]

Now I need to find an ACe to see if they have it. Thanks.

 

[Hypan]

Dry it really good. Including between the panels where the leak is, then hit it with some weld-on 16.

 

[theMeat]

Now I need to find an ACe to see if they have it. Thanks.

Lowes has it too. Homedepot is hit or miss

 

[Deezill]

how long does it take to dry generally?

 

[theMeat]

how long does it take to dry generally?

Amazing goop, would give it 24 hours

 

[Deezill]

Dry it really good. Including between the panels where the leak is, then hit it with some weld-on 16.

Where do I get this stuff from?

 

[neonreef3d]

Now I need to find an ACe to see if they have it. Thanks.

You may want to read the chemical contents in the back, it may not be safe... I would suggest draining the sump, clean the area where it is leaking, Use acrylic solvent, like weld-on #4. then if you want to be extra safe, use the amazing goop for extra protection.

I have used weld-on #4, and it worked great. Depending on where the leak is, you may want to keep a bit of pressure on that spot after 30 seconds of applying the solvent. the solvent actually melts the plastic together, and with a bit of pressure, it will have a solid bond.

 

[Deezill]

You may want to read the chemical contents in the back, it may not be safe... I would suggest draining the sump, clean the area where it is leaking, Use acrylic solvent, like weld-on #4. then if you want to be extra safe, use the amazing goop for extra protection.

I have used weld-on #4, and it worked great. Depending on where the leak is, you may want to keep a bit of pressure on that spot after 30 seconds of applying the solvent. the solvent actually melts the plastic together, and with a bit of pressure, it will have a solid bond.

That is my exact plan, to remove the heaters put them in the display temporarily and turn off the return. I am so glad I used unions. Clean out the sump which I only have some bio balls and mu skimmer. I think I should be able to run the display independent of the sump for a full 24 hours while the solvent cures.

 

[jft]

I too Had a BASHSEA sump leak after leak testing, GOT my Money back from my dealer. Also one of the Baffles was NOT glued in, Bashsea seriously IMO Not what it was ,

 

[neonreef3d]

That is my exact plan, to remove the heaters put them in the display temporarily and turn off the return. I am so glad I used unions. Clean out the sump which I only have some bio balls and mu skimmer. I think I should be able to run the display independent of the sump for a full 24 hours while the solvent cures.

you can run the system like that for a few days with no issues, just don't feed heavy. the glue manufacturers suggest 24-48 hours of dry to cure time.. please keep us up to date,,

 

[Deezill]

I too Had a BASHSEA sump leak after leak testing, GOT my Money back from my dealer. Also one of the Baffles was NOT glued in, Bashsea seriously IMO Not what it was ,

Yeah I will never purchase from them again. My Trigger System sump lasted and still is lasting but its too small. Good thing I can put a heater in the display and run the tank independently for a few days. eventually, I will remove the bashsea and go with a different sump but for now, I will repair it.

 

[Deezill]

you can run the system like that for a few days with no issues, just don't feed heavy. the glue manufacturers suggest 24-48 hours of dry to cure time.. please keep us up to date,,

I will keep you updated. I appreciate you guys caring because I woke up this morning not knowing what to do. This is what makes this community so great.

 

[theMeat]

You may want to read the chemical contents in the back, it may not be safe... I would suggest draining the sump, clean the area where it is leaking, Use acrylic solvent, like weld-on #4. then if you want to be extra safe, use the amazing goop for extra protection.

I have used weld-on #4, and it worked great. Depending on where the leak is, you may want to keep a bit of pressure on that spot after 30 seconds of applying the solvent. the solvent actually melts the plastic together, and with a bit of pressure, it will have a solid bond.

Not sure of the chemical make up but have used it many times without issue.
It also lasts. Used it over 10 years ago on a tank and it’s still strong as ever

 

[Deezill]

I thik I found the weld-on at Walmart lol.

 

[Mkart]

Dry it really good. Including between the panels where the leak is, then hit it with some weld-on 16.

I agree with the weld on 16. You can just tilt the sump so a good bead dries along the whole seem. Won’t have to worry about it again.

 

[Projects with Sam]

I agree with the weld on 16. You can just tilt the sump so a good bead dries along the whole seem. Won’t have to worry about it again.

and it dries instantly.

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

I agree with the weld on 16. You can just tilt the sump so a good bead dries along the whole seem. Won’t have to worry about it again.

Do I have to run my finger along it like silicone?