/ Register

  1. Do you have an old account but can't access it?


    See Accessing your GIRS Account or Contact Us - We are here to help!

Help!! Leaking Tank

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by MillerTime, Feb 20, 2016.

  1. Feb 20, 2016 #1
    MillerTime Ankeny, IA

    MillerTime Well-Known ReefKeeper

    374
    Ankeny, IA
    Ratings:
    +11 / 0 / -0
    Has anyone ever fixed a leak without draining and tearing down the system? I have a glass tank that is leaking in the very bottom corner of the overflow. About a couple drops every second. Most advice is to drain and repair, but thought I'd ask if there has been any success without draining.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Feb 20, 2016 #2
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

    1,645
    Davenport, IA
    Ratings:
    +459 / 5 / -0
    I have had the same issue once b4 I used a towel to protect my floor and the salt creep stopped the drip. Being that small of a drip you should be fine. I know your panic all so well!!!
     
  3. Feb 20, 2016 #3
    Buku Ankeny, IA

    Buku Well-Known ReefKeeper

    597
    Ankeny, IA
    Ratings:
    +202 / 4 / -0
    Depends on if it's in the overflow or on the outside. If it's inside the overflow you could get away will resealing it if you just drain the overflow. Then resilicone that area. On the outside you are looking at tearing down. It's the tank and not a bad gasket on the overflow?
     
  4. Feb 20, 2016 #4
    MillerTime Ankeny, IA

    MillerTime Well-Known ReefKeeper

    374
    Ankeny, IA
    Ratings:
    +11 / 0 / -0
    It's an elos style tank so the over flow is 2 glass panels on the corner. Pipes just run up through this squad opening. Not possible to just drain the overflow because it's really just draining into a pipe that goes through this opening. I would have to reseal while it's dripping or drain.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2016 #5
    daalbers

    daalbers Well-Known ReefKeeper

    562
    Ratings:
    +24 / 3 / -0
    Try using epoxy like you would use on your rock or to set a frag in . Should work until you have time to fix it
     
  6. Feb 21, 2016 #6
    MillerTime Ankeny, IA

    MillerTime Well-Known ReefKeeper

    374
    Ankeny, IA
    Ratings:
    +11 / 0 / -0
    Thanks for the responses. Looks like I will be tearing it down to reseal
     
    • Uh oh! Not good! Uh oh! Not good! x 2
    • List
  7. Feb 21, 2016 #7
    FishBrain New London

    FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

    3,963
    New London
    Ratings:
    +399 / 6 / -0
    That sucks but it's the smartest thing to do.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • List

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...