Emergency: leaking aquarium

[Theulli]

Hello

I have an int nuvo 100 that is leaking at one of the pipes in the back. I have no idea how to plug this, plus I just had surgery and my ability to lift things is extremely limited. I tried to cram coralcrete up there but it is not sticking and I have no idea what to do

Does anybody have advice on how to plug a drip from the back of an overflow setup like this?

 

[Reefering1]

Pics

 

[Theulli]

it is leaking from the joint on the left hand pipe

 

[Reefering1]

the joint where pipe goes into bulkhead? Doesn't look glued(?) If it isn't you can clean and cement it together or maybe just twist while pushing it in further. Does it actually drip or just lt creep?

 

[FUNGI]

Temp fix is quick set epoxy resin.....

 

[FUNGI]

sorry I though he said the joint and not the bulk head connection

 

[Reefering1]

Im Not sure. In 2nd pic I see salt creep up by bulkhead, not clear if its the bulkhead to glass or pipe to bulkhead. But the glued pipe connection looks dry

 

[FUNGI]

well...either way, he has his answer LOL

 

[Theulli]

It is glued I am not sure I can get the thing off

 

[Reefering1]

Get more pics, using the flash, of bulkhead area

 

[Theulli]

Will get I am now at Home Depot. Basically it is a slow drip from the connection with the bulkhead

Get more pics, using the flash, of bulkhead area

 

[FUNGI]

It is glued I am not sure I can get the thing off

WaterWeld Epoxy Putty

WaterWeld will plug or seal leaks and patch holes and cracks in almost anything.

www.jbweld.com

 

[Theulli]

Thanks got some and will give it a shot

 

[jbaur]

Is it a drain or a return? Is it your only drain or your only return?

 

[Theulli]

Is it a drain or a return? Is it your only drain or your only return?

It is the main drain

 

[FUNGI]

should work out....drain = low pressure

 

[jbaur]

If it's located inside of an overflow box all you have to do is shut off the power and as long as the box is sealed it will no longer leak. You'll have empty the contents of the overflow box completely. Clean up that area of the tank. And install a new bulkhead as well as a new seal and you'll be good to go.

You'll need to maintain temperature, flow and oxygen for the inhabitants.

If it's not the most opportune time I would just put something underneath it to catch the water and wait until the morning where you can get some help and address the problem completely.

 

[Theulli]

How long after I stick it all on should I wait to turn the pumps back on?

 

[vetteguy53081]

It is glued I am not sure I can get the thing off

While not a recommended procedure, you hav to get area dry and cleaned with rubbing alcohol and use This PVC cement which is a thicker gel and works:

 

[jbaur]

How long after I stick it all on should I wait to turn the pumps back on?

Do it once, do it right. Replace the bulkhead as well as the seal. In the interim do what you can to minimize the leak.