Oh I am SOOOO frustrated!!! - Page 2

walloutlet · #11 07-19-2009, 03:20 PM

Mindy, sounds like its a good thing we are seperated by distance. I ran through the exact same thing, first I cracked my DT, then I broke a bulkhead, then I cracked my sump.

Started buying spare parts because it was just easier. Hopefully the next go around is better.

Just keep smiling, remember your having fun!

Atomikk · #12 07-19-2009, 03:24 PM

For all of my bulkheads, I use silicone between the glass/acrylic wall and the outer piece of the bulkhead. This way you ensure 100% no leakage.

Myka · #13 07-19-2009, 05:04 PM

Well, I'm considering just making my own sump from scratch out of a thicker glass. I will call and get a quote tomorrow. I'm not impressed that I have to do a bunch of plumbing again. Back to square one. Not like any of the inhabitants of the tank seem to notice or care. I'm tired of looking at a tank that is 4" low on water though!

walloutlet · #14 07-19-2009, 05:15 PM

I hear ya! But truly, are you really ever done?!

Mine has been up for about 2 months with my new sump/fuge and already have plans to increase flow and redesign the entire system. I know you've been in it a lot longer, so I thought you'd be used to it by now.

i have crabs · #15 07-19-2009, 06:34 PM

what side was the washer on

really though, was there a washer on the flange side? some flanges are not flat and have a little plastic ring that sticks up and have been blamed for cracking tanks when no washer is on them

untamed · #16 07-19-2009, 09:57 PM

Sounds like an opportunity to make your new sump out of acrylic.

Myka · #17 07-20-2009, 01:04 AM

Too expensive for my blood untamed! But it would be nice.

I did check the nut i have crabs, and there were no rough edges, just a washer on the flange side.

walloutlet, my tank is definitely done when the plumbing is done!! I don't normally redo any plumbing unless it leaks. LOL I loathe plumbing.

Doug · #18 07-20-2009, 02:02 AM

I have always used some silicone on mine. Not on the gasket side though. I put some on the threaded side, which is the outside in my case usually. This gives me an extra seal on that side. I usually then put a bead around the outside of the gasket/bulkhead, after its been tightened. I have only ever hand tightened.

Agreed its a pain when one needs removing, but on a tank whens that?? Your sump is perhaps a different story though, but I would still do it the same if it was mine.

Never have had a leak that way in 25 yrs. So far.

fishoholic · #19 07-20-2009, 02:59 AM

That sucks, I would try using some silicone next time around.

banditpowdercoat · #20 07-20-2009, 03:06 AM

Thin glass and bulkheads are tricky. To tight and snap. Silicone is your friend on smaller tanks. My 10g sump, I cracked the whole side too. I managed to silicone a glass patch cross the crack, and it has held up so far.