Anyone want to help move my plumbing?

[michael stern]

Well, I was impatient.

I didn't want to wait when the kind offers from Jonathan and House to help with my tank rework didn't time out right this week.

I began the project tonight, alone.

BIG MISTAKE!

Right out of the gate, I cracked one of the bulkheads for my closed loop. And it's been all down hill from there.

Here I sit, taking a break, at 3:00 am, and nowhere near able to stop. I hope to get 1 drain, my returns, and my skimmer running tonight.

Anyone available to help with the rest

?
I'll still need to do my other drain line and my closed loop (and fix/replace the broken bulkhead if such a thing is possible.)

I would love to do it Tuesday @ noon. Anyone available please let me know.

Thanks

Michael

 

[nanoreefer22]

Sorry to hear that. I know just about nothing about plumbing sorry. One of the guys on here should be able to help. I'm up late and I dont know why

 

[jhale]

sorry to hear that.
how are things now?

if the bulkhead is cracked I think you'll need a new one.

[ July 01, 2005, 08:05 AM: Message edited by: jhale ]

 

[michael stern]

Jonathan,

Not great.

I am trying to bring in a professional today to finish up.

I got 1 drain, and my returns working. I plugged the closed loop bulkhead. I cracked another bulkhead(5:30 am) on the bottom of my new rubbermaid sump. UGH!. Probably 50 gallons on the basement floor.

I threw in the towel @ 6:30. Time to deal with the kids.

Wish me luck

 

[jhale]

wow sorry Michael, that sounds horrible.
I feel really bad that I could not come over yesterday.
I hope you get everything worked out today, and get some sleep.

J

 

[michael stern]

Don't sweat it Jonathan. It looks like I found someone to come by this afternoon (an RC guy who builds reactors, skimmers, etc) We'll see how it goes.

M

 

[jackson6745]

Damn, how are you cracking bulkheads? They should only be tightened using hand pressure and if it still leaks a 1/4 turn or less with a wrench. Adding silicone around the bulkhead will help the seal as well. BTW what is the RC name of the guy who is helping you?

[ July 01, 2005, 03:53 PM: Message edited by: jackson6745 ]

 

[ShaunW]

Originally posted by jackson6745:
Damn, how are you cracking bulkheads? They should only be tightened using hand pressure and if it still leaks a 1/4 turn or less with a wrench. Adding silicone around the bulkhead will help the seal as well.

Agreed!

Sorry for your loss and headache, hang tough!

WOW, 50 gallons is quite a leak!!

 

[michael stern]

Yeah, my wife almost killed me. Luckily it was in the basement, or I'd have a nice 420 folr for sale

 

[yessongs]

Are you using double threaded bulkheads? they will crack if you use too much teflon tape.
Try using standard or double slip bulkheads.

 

[Sean]

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