Rubbermaid leaks more than my shower head (HELP!)

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smoke1985

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Okay guys I am putting together a DWC system in a 37 gallon rubbermaid tub. Long story short, when I turn on my system i have bad leakage out the sides. What have you guys done to fix this or what would you suggest that I do to fix this?

I am stunned and I am not happy, if you can help fix this i might praise you and rep you every time I can!kiss-ass

Thanks in advance!
 
Johnny Retro

Johnny Retro

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Heat it up and form the melted plastic around it

No prior experience with a dwc system, but its worked for other things..
 
Hippy Girl

Hippy Girl

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smoke1985 said:
Okay guys I am putting together a DWC system in a 37 gallon rubbermaid tub. Long story short, when I turn on my system i have bad leakage out the sides. What have you guys done to fix this or what would you suggest that I do to fix this?

I am stunned and I am not happy, if you can help fix this i might praise you and rep you every time I can!kiss-ass

Thanks in advance!
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Get another 37 gallon tub? Aren't they like $4.00?
I would of kicked it across the back yard by now and started over... :mrgreen:
 
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punkenstien

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smoke1985 said:
Yea, I wont I need to steal a blow drier from someone first. It just pisses me off, everybody says rubbermaids dont leak! my floor begs to differ right now ahhaha
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you need "STERILITE" brand totes or These are leakproof and will work for you. Rubbermaids suck!
 
anthonytaurus

anthonytaurus

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i wouldn't heat the plastic itself in this situation as it might mess up the hole. i would use a sealant of some sort, maybe hot glue around the holes. definitely look into using rubber grommets. i use rubber grommets for just about everything. creates a nice tight seal and you can pop em out if you don't want to use them anymore.
 
KingInDaCloset

KingInDaCloset

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smoke1985 said:
Okay guys I am putting together a DWC system in a 37 gallon rubbermaid tub. Long story short, when I turn on my system i have bad leakage out the sides. What have you guys done to fix this or what would you suggest that I do to fix this?

I am stunned and I am not happy, if you can help fix this i might praise you and rep you every time I can!

Thanks in advance!
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I'm sure you could find one the size you need but I use a 100 qt Coleman cooler, Very strong, insulates nutrients, no cracking do to water weight. Kicks butt! No more Rubbermaid floods!:weed:
 
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