Rubbermaid sump leak

[gmerek2]

I have a new Rubbermaid sump leaking from the plumbing. The middle bolt has Teflon tape on it and is tight so I think the outside part is leaking. Tried tightening it but I'm tearing it up. Seems cheap. Do they make replacement parts for this?

[gmerek2]

 

 

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[Big Country]

The stock bulkheads leak. Go buy an aquarium bulkhead and replace it

[20LogR]

I was debating on using one of these stocks tanks here soon... Let us know how it goes

[surf&turf]

Tractor supply also sells replacements.

[gmerek2]

thanks guys. I have some bulk heads laying around. I'll see if they fit. If not back to TSC

[FirstContact]

More likely than not.  Fix the leak by removing the standard Teflon tape and replace it with something thicker.  You will have to do this with both seals on the tub.  Home Depot/Lowes carry different thicknesses of tape.  It goes from white to pink to blue and so on.  Gas can tape is yellow and that's really  heavy duty.  Much cheaper and easier than purchasing replacements (which may not be necessary) or using other over sized bulkheads not meant for the tub which will not be cost effective. 

[gmerek2]

Rubbermade is hooking me up with a new one free since its brand new. All it took was an email I'm happy. I still may try an aquarium bulkhead because these did feel encredibly cheap. Look at how I tore up the outside with a pipe wrench it was falling apart with little pressure. I'll take some pictures of the cheapness once I drain this and get it apart. Thanks for the Teflon tape advice

Edited September 21, 2015 by gmerek2