TCS stock tank bulkhead leaks

gfox2 · 09/19/2017, 11:00 AM

Whats the key in getting a leak free bulkhead on the stock tanks?Suggestions?

mcgyvr · 09/19/2017, 12:22 PM

seems the consensus is to replace the bulkhead with a better one..
I've heard they are absolutely junk/cheap/thin,etc...

sde1500 · 09/19/2017, 12:24 PM

Yea they are low quality because who really cares if they leak outside in an animal pen?

gfox2 · 09/19/2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

seems the consensus is to replace the bulkhead with a better one..
I've heard they are absolutely junk/cheap/thin,etc...

What would be a good replacement for it?

mcgyvr · 09/19/2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gfox2

What would be a good replacement for it?

Any other bulkhead that fits in the hole thats there..
Remove it and let us know the diameter of the hole there..

gfox2 · 09/19/2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Any other bulkhead that fits in the hole thats there..
Remove it and let us know the diameter of the hole there..

This is where i am at right now with the leak.I set this up back in 2017 had some problems then just couldn't get it to stop leaking.Ended up using silcone to stop it.Just out of the blue it started to leak again.So i drain it and replace the bulkhead with a new replacement from TSC.Thought it was good but no it started to leak again.I have it set up to have a valve on it to drain it for water changes.The inside diameter is 1.50.Is there any thing else available for a replacement.Thanks for the help.

mcgyvr · 09/19/2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gfox2

This is where i am at right now with the leak.I set this up back in 2017 had some problems then just couldn't get it to stop leaking.Ended up using silcone to stop it.Just out of the blue it started to leak again.So i drain it and replace the bulkhead with a new replacement from TSC.Thought it was good but no it started to leak again.I have it set up to have a valve on it to drain it for water changes.The inside diameter is 1.50.Is there any thing else available for a replacement.Thanks for the help.

So are you saying the hole in the tub itself with the current bulkhead removed is 1.5"? (you confused me saying inside diameter.. which makes me thing there is an accompanying OD.. which there wouldn't be with a hole in a tub)

Also confusing that you "set this up back in 2017".. I had to go check the calendar and ask my wife if I passed out for a few years again...

Lets also make sure you are putting the "nut" side inside the tank and have the gasket under the flange on the outside of the tank?

bulkheads are here.. hole sizes shown there too..
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps...bulkheads.html
You may have to enlarge the hole slightly..

gfox2 · 09/20/2017, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

So are you saying the hole in the tub itself with the current bulkhead removed is 1.5"? (you confused me saying inside diameter.. which makes me thing there is an accompanying OD.. which there wouldn't be with a hole in a tub)

Also confusing that you "set this up back in 2017".. I had to go check the calendar and ask my wife if I passed out for a few years again...

Lets also make sure you are putting the "nut" side inside the tank and have the gasket under the flange on the outside of the tank?

bulkheads are here.. hole sizes shown there too..
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps...bulkheads.html
You may have to enlarge the hole slightly..

Typo error set it up in 2014.I have the nut on the outside of the tank where the drain plug goes.

bertoni · 09/20/2017, 03:40 PM

I'd try a new bulkhead. Bulk Reef Supply generally has good products, but a local hardware store might have some, too. I'd get a grade certified for drinking water use.

mcgyvr · 09/21/2017, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gfox2

.I have the nut on the outside of the tank where the drain plug goes.

Ok thats fine too as long as you have the gasket on the inside under the flange

gfox2 · 09/21/2017, 07:08 AM

Yes i do also one on the outside.What i am looking for is another bulkhead where i can have the same setup with.I have a valve where i can drain water out.

mcgyvr · 09/21/2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gfox2

Yes i do also one on the outside.What i am looking for is another bulkhead where i can have the same setup with.I have a valve where i can drain water out.

Measure hole.. buy accordingly from BRS or other.. Enlarge hole if needed..

If its leaking at the threads where something is attached to the bulkhead (and its a threaded bulkhead now) you may be better off going with a slip vs threaded and gluing it in..

I personally avoid threaded fittings whenever possible even though I know how to use them properly (thread sealant/proper torque,etc...) I have NEVER had a glued fitting leak.. I have a threaded leak in the past at least once..

09/19/2017, 11:00 AM	#1
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sde1500 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Glocester, RI Posts: 3,336	Yea they are low quality because who really cares if they leak outside in an animal pen? __________________ My build thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2548422 Current Tank Info: 65 gallon mixed reef, Eshopps sump and HOB overflow, RO-110int skimmer, Reefbreeder 32" photons V1.

09/20/2017, 03:40 PM	#9
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I'd try a new bulkhead. Bulk Reef Supply generally has good products, but a local hardware store might have some, too. I'd get a grade certified for drinking water use. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/21/2017, 07:08 AM	#11
gfox2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 316	Yes i do also one on the outside.What i am looking for is another bulkhead where i can have the same setup with.I have a valve where i can drain water out.