you never know when having an empty 400 gallon will come in handy

[riceboy]

i would take that as a sign that the tank needs water man

[Marlin65]

I have had that happen as well pipe gets old and then gets pin holes.

[FishyFishy!]

Holy lucky!

[Borderjumper]

I have copper pipes in my building and have had the pin hole leaks. talking with the plumber he said over the years the friction of the water moving thru the pipes actually thins the walls of the pipe causing pin holes. You should suggest that the pipe be replaced instead of repaired if the pipe has thinned, it could happen again on either side of the repair if the pipe is thin.

[Delphinus]

Ok that paint is impressive. What did you use?! lol.

Sorry about the mess and bad luck and stuff though. I can't imagine what nightmare that would have resulted in a running tank.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Ok that paint is impressive. What did you use?! lol.

Sorry about the mess and bad luck and stuff though. I can't imagine what nightmare that would have resulted in a running tank.

2 coats of Kilz Premium! Love the stuff.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Ouch. Good luck man.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I have copper pipes in my building and have had the pin hole leaks. talking with the plumber he said over the years the friction of the water moving thru the pipes actually thins the walls of the pipe causing pin holes. You should suggest that the pipe be replaced instead of repaired if the pipe has thinned, it could happen again on either side of the repair if the pipe is thin.

There's only 5 pipes running through there that's re-assuring! I'll suggest that to the plumber. Initially he's placing a clamp with a rubber stop over the pinhole. Come to think of it I'm sure it's similar to the thing we get with ro/di kits.

He will need access to my neighbors unit if the pipe itself needs replacing and access to the unit with the shutoffs as well. Fun times!