530g Tank Setup and Plumbing Help :)
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Not sure to be honest. I’ve not seen that before. Should be nothing to worry about if it isn’t leaking. I would leave it and see if there are any other issues over the coming days
What is that spray foam on that fitting? If you use Teflon tape and some thread sealant you shouldn’t have any leaks
It’s not spray foam. Just excess thread sealant because I put a ton on to create a ring and prevent a leak.
Well I tried weldon 16 last night on both areas of leaks. The one I need to test tonight, the other continues to drip. I have to admit that I tried to repair the leak in place which did not go well because there is water in the pipes. I need to remove that section of the pvc and try to apply the weldon appropriately. If that does not work, I will need to try and cut out that section to replace it potentially.
JK47
you have said I can undo pvc I believe by using a heat gun? Is that something I can grab at a home depot? Can i just use a hair dryer?
JK47
you have said I can undo pvc I believe by using a heat gun? Is that something I can grab at a home depot? Can i just use a hair dryer?
Well I tried weldon 16 last night on both areas of leaks. The one I need to test tonight, the other continues to drip. I have to admit that I tried to repair the leak in place which did not go well because there is water in the pipes. I need to remove that section of the pvc and try to apply the weldon appropriately. If that does not work, I will need to try and cut out that section to replace it potentially.
Doubt a hair dryer will heat the internals of the fitting enough to separate but you can most certainly try. If started you kind of need to finish it or replace it. Wrenching on the fittings opens up many more leaks. I've done it with a heat gun many times but have never tried using a hair dryer so I may be wrong.
Exactly. Keep in mind it dries at 80% strength in 24 hours. It isn’t like pvc cement that can be wet again quickly.
This may seem like a comment out of left field, but I recall your saying that there was an imperfection in the seam of the tank and that you had considered repairing it. This may not be something you were even considering doing, but figured I would still caution you...
DO NOT apply Weldon to the seam of an acrylic tank when it is filled with water. Doing so could be catastrophic.
I realize that in your recent posts you are talking about leaks in your plumbing (I also had issues with getting the outlet on my Reeflo Hammerhead to be water tight), but figured I would caution you about not applying Weldon to a filled tank. The Weldon weakens the acrylic (essentially melts it) and as mentioned, time is needed in order for it to regain a full strength bond. Applying it while the tank is under pressure is a recipe for disaster.
Also, as an FYI, you can order a new volute (pump cover) directly from Reeflo if you feel you have irreparably damaged the threads on your existing one or if you want to start over with a clean volute/threads. Probably not needed, but figured I would mention it.
DO NOT apply Weldon to the seam of an acrylic tank when it is filled with water. Doing so could be catastrophic.
I realize that in your recent posts you are talking about leaks in your plumbing (I also had issues with getting the outlet on my Reeflo Hammerhead to be water tight), but figured I would caution you about not applying Weldon to a filled tank. The Weldon weakens the acrylic (essentially melts it) and as mentioned, time is needed in order for it to regain a full strength bond. Applying it while the tank is under pressure is a recipe for disaster.
Also, as an FYI, you can order a new volute (pump cover) directly from Reeflo if you feel you have irreparably damaged the threads on your existing one or if you want to start over with a clean volute/threads. Probably not needed, but figured I would mention it.
Thanks for the feedback. I got the pump sorted so all good there. I actually reached out to the manufacturer and sent them pics. There advice was to leave it because I’d just make it look worse and that structurally it was fine, so I left it.
