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[Matthew Cautero]

I just upgraded my Red Sea 170 Max to a Planet Aquarium 87 Gallon with a 25 Gallon Sump. So this is my first tank with a sump. The install has been a nightmare. All of my bulk heads have been leaking. I think i got that under control. Next problem was my lfs did not give me the correct plumbing so today i had to go out and buy all new plumbing. My question is how will i know that i wont have my bulkheads leaking as soon as i put more water in it. Is this a common problem.

 

[d2mini]

You should be able to hand tighten the bulkheads and not have any leaks. Although i have been known to use a wrench on it for a little extra muscle.
Gasket and glass surface was clean?

This might help...
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/how-to-properly-install-a-bulkhead-in-your-aquarium/

 

[tdileo]

Did you make sure the rubber gasket was installed correctly? I had that problem when I set up my newest tank and it happened to drip from the spot just above my controllers power bar and fried it. I drained the overflow and took it out. Turned out the rubber piece had ridges on one side and I had it on upside down, causing a leak. Ensure it’s put on properly and then tighten the bulkhead by hand and turn it about a half turn with a wrench. Too much and you’ll break the glass. Once this is done I’d fill just the overflow box to make sure it doesn’t leak anymore.