Help needed! Leaking plumping!

yoboyjdizz · 11/30/2006, 06:57 PM

Finally got my system running and notice my tee connector leaking with is conected to two 3/4 insert adapters then into 3/4 tubing... Try to stop the small leak but its already tighted firmly and still is leaking any other suggestion to help?

Konadog · 11/30/2006, 07:44 PM

What type of connection is it, threaded, glued, clamped?
If it's threaded, did you use any Teflon tape (and wrapped it the correct direction).
If it's glued, you can try to dab some glue over it, but it's best to cut it out and start over.
If it's clamped, check to see if anything is between the hose and the fittings, then re-clamp.

poppin_fresh · 11/30/2006, 09:13 PM

I have found many times that salt creep will stop small drip leaks. It might take a few days, but it will stop it. Its about the only thing salt creep is actually good for.

yoboyjdizz · 11/30/2006, 11:44 PM

thanks for your guys help.. i replumbed it glued it and now everything seems to be running smoothly!

Konadog · 12/01/2006, 12:02 AM

Glad to hear it! Happy reefing.

11/30/2006, 06:57 PM	#1
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	Help needed! Leaking plumping! Finally got my system running and notice my tee connector leaking with is conected to two 3/4 insert adapters then into 3/4 tubing... Try to stop the small leak but its already tighted firmly and still is leaking any other suggestion to help?

11/30/2006, 07:44 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	What type of connection is it, threaded, glued, clamped? If it's threaded, did you use any Teflon tape (and wrapped it the correct direction). If it's glued, you can try to dab some glue over it, but it's best to cut it out and start over. If it's clamped, check to see if anything is between the hose and the fittings, then re-clamp. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

11/30/2006, 09:13 PM	#3
poppin_fresh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,982	I have found many times that salt creep will stop small drip leaks. It might take a few days, but it will stop it. Its about the only thing salt creep is actually good for. __________________ PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze

12/01/2006, 12:02 AM	#5
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Glad to hear it! Happy reefing. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

11/30/2006, 11:44 PM	#4
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	thanks for your guys help.. i replumbed it glued it and now everything seems to be running smoothly!