Corner Overflow Leaking

[uncwnells]

Whats the easiest way to stop a leak in a corner overflow of an established tank? The two holes are in the bottom so the leak was into my stand. I am thinking of coating the bottom with silicon and hoping thats whats causing the leak. Any ideas?

 

[Austin]

leaking from a seam?

 

[uncwnells]

if the over flow were a hamburger, id say is was leaking between the burger and the buns.

 

[piranhakeeper69]

if the over flow were a hamburger, id say is was leaking between the burger and the buns.

sorry this metaphor didnt help!

 

[Austin]

if the over flow were a hamburger, id say is was leaking between the burger and the buns.

ha! i don't even know what this means! post a pic

 

[FSM]

You mean it's leaking through the bulkhead? If so, you need to replace it or remove it and reseal it.

 

[Austin]

if it's the bulkhead you just need a new rubber seal or to tighten it a bit...

 

[uncwnells]

lets go back to the part about the tank being full, and the silicon idea.

 

[Bawb2u]

if the over flow were a hamburger, id say is was leaking between the burger and the buns.

lets go back to the part about the tank being full, and the silicon idea.

Silicon won't stick to a wet surface. Is it leaking around a bulkhead or a seam? If it's a bulkhead try tightening it. If it's a seam, either drain the tank and reseal it or prepare for a possible flood.
If it's between the burger and the buns you need more ketchup.

 

[swede]

if the over flow were a hamburger, id say is was leaking between the burger and the buns.

if the overflow were a hamburger, i would eat it as a delicious snack. i'm starving