Salvageable??

abanks92 · Aug 21, 2021

Have an Elos 120xl and it has a chip on the side of the tank at the bottom. Since the tank has a double glass bottom, is it fine? Photo attached

renzema · Aug 21, 2021

I have run tanks in the past that had chips like that. I’ll be honest it’s a risks. It’s a weak point at the end of the day. At least it isn’t in a corner and doesn’t look to have spidering. Just know there is a risk with a chip like that.

It comes down to your risk tolerance. Is it in a basement with a concrete floor or is it going to be on the second story of a house. One is no big deal if it pops the other could be a huge bill to clean the water.

abanks92 · Aug 22, 2021

It’s gonna be on the first floor. Carpeted lol. The people at Elos says it looks fine. The guy is selling me the tank and stand for less than $500 so I thought it’s a pretty good deal. Considering they cost well over 2k.

renzema · Aug 22, 2021

If you are ok with it go for it. I ran a chipped tank for 5+ years no problems but just wanted you to know the risks.

rusty hannon · Aug 22, 2021

abanks92 said:
Have an Elos 120xl and it has a chip on the side of the tank at the bottom. Since the tank has a double glass bottom, is it fine? Photo attached

AS I dont see any hairline cracks, a different break, Id run it ( but would b ready for bad the first week, and inspect often. At least until Im comfortable. Just what Id do.