Oct 8, 2024 #1 G gilbert23 Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 13, 2024 Messages 28 Reaction score 9 Location northfield Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used
Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used
Oct 9, 2024 #2 TX_REEF Kessil Fanboy View Badges DFWMAS Member My Tank Thread Joined Mar 12, 2023 Messages 3,086 Reaction score 3,642 Location Texas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I'd remove the pipe from the bulkhead, sand off the old adhesive and re-attach it with fresh PVC primer and glue.
I'd remove the pipe from the bulkhead, sand off the old adhesive and re-attach it with fresh PVC primer and glue.
Oct 9, 2024 #3 twentyleagues 2500 Club Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Mar 27, 2023 Messages 3,408 Reaction score 3,630 Location Flint Rating - 0% 0 0 0 gilbert23 said: Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used Click to expand... Why is the bulkhead siliconed? Is that a slip fit or threaded? I would replace the bulkhead. Should be no need for silicone on a flat surface.
gilbert23 said: Do I need a new bulkhead it’s leaking at the lower bulk head not from the tank head where I sealed it. Bought it used Click to expand... Why is the bulkhead siliconed? Is that a slip fit or threaded? I would replace the bulkhead. Should be no need for silicone on a flat surface.