TrueTricia September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 My new tanks bulkhead has a slow drip. I've loosened it, cleaned the gasket, and retightened. What should I do? Cut the pipe and start with a new bulkhead? Really don't want to do that. I'm really frazzled with this, so any help appreciated. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 How tight do you have it? What I normally do is get it as tight as I can by hand and then use channel locks and turn it 1/4” more. That normally solves the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 How tight do you have it? What I normally do is get it as tight as I can by hand and then use channel locks and turn it 1/4” more. That normally solves the problem. I haven't used a tool as I've always been told you shouldn't.... But I'll try that! Thanks Eric!!!Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 Also. Where is it leaking from? Got a pic or video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 Also. Where is it leaking from? Got a pic or video. It's leaking down the outer threads. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 Just the middle one? I would just try some channel locks and turn it 1/4 more. See if that stops it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar September 29, 2020 Share September 29, 2020 I'd try tightening it some, but I would also have an extra bulkhead on hand if you don't already. I've had more than one ABS bulkhead or nut crack. And then your next post will be, Help, it's 10pm and I need a bulkhead! When you took it apart before, did you happen to check the flange for plastic flashing left behind from the manufacturing process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest September 30, 2020 Share September 30, 2020 Just the middle one? I would just try some channel locks and turn it 1/4 more. See if that stops itEric, that worked!!! Thank you! I'm less panicky now! @Jon Lazar - I actually did have a spare JIC (sometimes the spare box of reef parts comes in handy). Thank goodness it worked! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AlanM September 30, 2020 Share September 30, 2020 This may be a silly question, but are the rubber gaskets on the inside of the glass or on the outside? From the pic it kind of looks to me like they might be outside, which wouldn't be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangspeed October 4, 2020 Share October 4, 2020 +1 gasket goes on flange side. Never the nut side. I’m also a believer of a little aquarium safe silicone on the nut side. It’s never failed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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