Oct 8, 2024 #1 G gilbert23 Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 13, 2024 Messages 28 Reaction score 9 Location northfield What state or country do you live in Minnesota Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used
Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used
Oct 9, 2024 #2 TX_REEF Kessil Fanboy View Badges Ultimate Member Reef Squad Excellence Award R2R App User DFWMAS Member My Tank Thread Joined Mar 12, 2023 Messages 5,296 Reaction score 6,243 Location Texas What state or country do you live in Texas Rating - 100% 4 0 0 I'd remove the pipe from the bulkhead, sand off the old adhesive and re-attach it with fresh PVC primer and glue.
I'd remove the pipe from the bulkhead, sand off the old adhesive and re-attach it with fresh PVC primer and glue.
Oct 9, 2024 #3 twentyleagues 5000 Club Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Mar 27, 2023 Messages 6,275 Reaction score 7,188 Location Flint What state or country do you live in Michigan Rating - 100% 1 0 0 gilbert23 said: Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used Click to expand... Why is the bulkhead siliconed? Is that a slip fit or threaded? I would replace the bulkhead. Should be no need for silicone on a flat surface.
gilbert23 said: Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used Click to expand... Why is the bulkhead siliconed? Is that a slip fit or threaded? I would replace the bulkhead. Should be no need for silicone on a flat surface.