HELP! LEAKING!

[Treespiker]

Is that different than a bulkhead that I have? They look similar.

Not sure with you have a bulkhead there, all I could make out in the picture was silicone.

Here's the thing though.. if you use those plastic bulkheads, you have to make sure the hole you cut is on point. De-burr the hole, even sand it in concentric circles very lightly with fine sandpaper. Take your time, and be sure the gasket is on the outside of the bucket. I've never had any leaks at the bulkheads just being hand tightened. When I flood it's user error like forgetting a hose left on. Pond liners and shop vacs are your friends!!!

 

[Jon Galt]

epoxy putty might work. it can set under water and its safe for aquarium use. youll probably have to scrape the other stuff off of your bucket to get it on there, and it will be a bitch to remove, but it could limp you through this run. it can be found in the plumbing section of home depot/lowes/whatever

This!!

 

[Distortionist]

Not sure with you have a bulkhead there, all I could make out in the picture was silicone.

Here's the thing though.. if you use those plastic bulkheads, you have to make sure the hole you cut is on point. De-burr the hole, even sand it in concentric circles very lightly with fine sandpaper. Take your time, and be sure the gasket is on the outside of the bucket. I've never had any leaks at the bulkheads just being hand tightened. When I flood it's user error like forgetting a hose left on. Pond liners and shop vacs are your friends!!!

I accidently caused the leak removing a pipe from the fitting. I was not thinking and I twisted it and it spun the nut loose inside. Totally my fault. Its a slow leak 1 gallon a day or so.

 

[Nizza]

I accidently caused the leak removing a pipe from the fitting. I was not thinking and I twisted it and it spun the nut loose inside. Totally my fault. Its a slow leak 1 gallon a day or so.

check this video out. You can also buy kits that are pre-made from this guy and they are really nice RDWC systems. He also shows alot of other videos like this , for tips and tricks how to build them. There is also a 2- site setup just like this you can make

 

[Distortionist]

check this video out. You can also buy kits that are pre-made from this guy and they are really nice RDWC systems. He also shows alot of other videos like this , for tips and tricks how to build them. There is also a 2- site setup just like this you can make

Thank you! I will check it out when I'm back home. I appreciate it!

 

[Doug Dawson]

Not sure if you fixed your leak as I am about to eat so did not read the whole thread but here is an idea and this stuff works great. You can buy it in most hardware stores.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/J-B-WELD-WaterWeld-White-Epoxy-Adhesive/3389026?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_-221-_-glue-_-3389026-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv77ogKeA7AIVio7ICh3IOwOVEAQYAiABEgLkqvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Distortionist]

Not sure if you fixed your leak as I am about to eat so did not read the whole thread but here is an idea and this stuff works great. You can buy it in most hardware stores.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/J-B-WELD-WaterWeld-White-Epoxy-Adhesive/3389026?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-google-_-lia-_-221-_-glue-_-3389026-_-0&placeholder=null&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv77ogKeA7AIVio7ICh3IOwOVEAQYAiABEgLkqvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Someone suggested it. I will go look for some products tomorrow after work. I stuck close to home today there was a hurricane around. Thanks man.

 

[Distortionist]

I fixed it! Kinda.... It is actually genius... it leaks, towel sucks it up and increases surface area and helps evaporate it, then the dehumidifier picks it up, and leaks it back into the res!