Building the SW mixing station was fun and very educational (and great practice).
An interesting note, I am sure the experts are well aware of, but for us newbs:
I had a feeling I didn’t use enough thread seal paste (I will be more generous on the tank build). There still is a small drip (sort of) from the barbed to hose connections. I wrapped it now with a clear water tape used to seal leaks in hoses. Then a small piece of FlexSeal Tape.
The drip continued (not a lot, I have a paper towel underneath and it absorbs and leaves a half-dollar size wet spot overnight, but not soaked). BUT, when I turn on the pump and have the water circulated, it stops completely. I experimented several times and the bottom line, when the pump is off and the water is sitting, the pressure pushes water through small leaks.
When the pump is left on, and water is constantly circulating, no leaks! Soooo I guess she stays on 99.9% of the time unless I have a need to unplug)
Just to share, it’s in a closet (carpeted), so I placed a marine vinyl (used for water craft) as a layer of protection underneath a plastic dog crate mat with a 3/4” lip to hold any water leakage. I also have placed a water alarm detector to alert me.
Baby steps, a long way to go. Lots of prep and little things to do!
An interesting note, I am sure the experts are well aware of, but for us newbs:
I had a feeling I didn’t use enough thread seal paste (I will be more generous on the tank build). There still is a small drip (sort of) from the barbed to hose connections. I wrapped it now with a clear water tape used to seal leaks in hoses. Then a small piece of FlexSeal Tape.
The drip continued (not a lot, I have a paper towel underneath and it absorbs and leaves a half-dollar size wet spot overnight, but not soaked). BUT, when I turn on the pump and have the water circulated, it stops completely. I experimented several times and the bottom line, when the pump is off and the water is sitting, the pressure pushes water through small leaks.
When the pump is left on, and water is constantly circulating, no leaks! Soooo I guess she stays on 99.9% of the time unless I have a need to unplug)
Just to share, it’s in a closet (carpeted), so I placed a marine vinyl (used for water craft) as a layer of protection underneath a plastic dog crate mat with a 3/4” lip to hold any water leakage. I also have placed a water alarm detector to alert me.
Baby steps, a long way to go. Lots of prep and little things to do!