Bulkheads and how to make them stop leaking????

[skylar]

Use silicone to seal it on the outside thread.

 

[Keen4]

I had a small but persistent leak in the bulkhead on my sump, I took it off, placed a bead of silicone around the hole and replaced bulkhead. Problem solved.

Is it reef safe silicone? What brand if that matters? I bought one from Home Depot but Im not comfortable using it yet.

 

[Keen4]

Use silicone to seal it on the outside thread.

So don’t even take it apart just apply the sealant over it?

 

[skylar]

Is it reef safe silicone? What brand if that matters? I bought one from Home Depot but Im not comfortable using it yet.

Don't use the home depot one, toxins will seep in to your tank and crash it for sure. I had it happen to me 10 years ago when people weren't sure. Some said they were safe and it went horrible. You can grab a small reef safe silicone even at petco. I think Aqueon makes them.

 

[Keen4]

Don't use the home depot one, toxins will seep in to your tank and crash it for sure. I had it happen to me 10 years ago when people weren't sure. Some said they were safe and it went horrible. You can grab a small reef safe silicone even at petco. I think Aqueon makes them.

Thank you so much for the confirmation

 

[Alex Cataldo]

Is there a chance the hole in the glass is too big for the size of bulkhead your using? Also make sure to clean the glass before you put the bulkheads in there.