Neptune flow meter -leak

[Notsolostfish]

I have this flow meter, behind my tank hard plumbed to my Uv sterilizer. Its been running for over a year, no issues. Lately i noticed theres salt creep around it. On the threads. I never catch it leaking, dripping but i always see salt creep. Its genuinely making me wonder where its coming from.

I made a mistake when i glued the flow meter i use pvc glue, not a thread seal which probably played part of it. Its behind the tank,. I didnt think about it when i installed it. To remove the flow meter i have to remove the whole plumbing behind the tank, its actually crazy how tight the area is. But lesson learned for next time.




My question to you guys, do i leave and let the salt creep seals it from the inside ? And usually if im seeing salt creep doesnt that means the water dying up, leave that salt behind it? And it it was an actual waterfall i wouldnt see the creep? Thank you

 

[KrisReef]

If it’s just weeping lightly you can just leave it alone, or not.

 

[Notsolostfish]

If it’s just weeping lightly you can just leave it alone, or not.

When i came home this is how it was. Do you think it will expand to a waterfall is that possible? Its a whole project behind the tank tight space to remove it. I just idk anymore

 

[KrisReef]

Looks like it has been static for quite awhile and not actively dripping. I think it will be fine.

When I have an issue like this I make a schedule to check it out (every Monday or something like that.) I also might put a paper towel or a bowl underneath the fitting to serve as an indicator if it’s leaking at all.

Based upon what I find then I can determine if I need to fix it or if it’s ok just to monitor