How to fix this leak

[sreed07]

How should I go about fixing this leak from the overflow? I’ve tightened the hose clamp as much as I can without it breaking something. Think a new hose clamp would work? Or maybe silicone?

 

[azazello]

How does hose attached to bulkhead?

 

[Phil D.]

and get rid of the metal clamp, it will rust and contaminate your tank.

 

[Specific Ocean]

teflon tape/plumbers tape. And don't use metal hose clamps. Get plastic ones instead. I can see rust

 

[shoelaceike]

Looks like you have the rubber flange on the wrong side.

 

[Dukereefnz]

Plumber white tape around the bulk head until the fit is tight on the hose, new stainless hose clamp.
that is what I would do.

 

[shoelaceike]

The clamp should be fine. It's not in the water.

 

[Dukereefnz]

Oh - is the tank leaking or the hose / bulk head connection?
agree rubber gasket is on the wrong side - me i have them on both sides.

 

[azazello]

Looks like you have the rubber flange on the wrong side.

Yes, looks this way

 

[sreed07]

Sorry I thought it was clearer. Not leaking from the bulk head. Leaking from the hose only. I’ll get new stainless teal clamps and add Teflon tape. Thanks!

 

[shoelaceike]

Sorry I thought it was clearer. Not leaking from the bulk head. Leaking from the hose only. I’ll get new stainless teal clamps and add Teflon tape. Thanks!

Sorry I thought it was clearer. Not leaking from the bulk head. Leaking from the hose only. I’ll get new stainless teal clamps and add Teflon tape. Thanks!

Is the hose glued into the bulkhead?

 

[sreed07]

Is the hose glued into the bulkhead?

No it’s not glued. Is that something that’s common?

 

[shoelaceike]

I assume this is what you have. The white PVC needs to be glued into the bulkhead with PVC cement. Just slipping it in will most certainly not be water tight.

 

[sreed07]

Ah gotcha. Got my tank second hand and it doesn’t have the white pvc pieces. It’s a dual overflow and I connected the other side the same way but it’s fine. I may just try wrapping in Teflon to see if that helps

 

[shoelaceike]

Ah gotcha. Got my tank second hand and it doesn’t have the white pvc pieces. It’s a dual overflow and I connected the other side the same way but it’s fine. I may just try wrapping in Teflon to see if that helps

So what is inserted into the bulkhead? Teflon tape is usually used on threads, I don't think its meant to plug leaks.

 

[shoelaceike]

I think I get it. Does the bulkhead look like the one on the right?

 

[shoelaceike]

If it is, it will be difficult to get a tight seal using that tubing. You can definitely try a new hose clamp. If that doesn't work, you should switch to vinyl tubing with a clamp which will have a much tighter seal.

 

[sreed07]

So what is inserted into the bulkhead? Teflon tape is usually used on threads, I don't think its meant to plug leaks.

Hooked to this. Just a slip on

 

[shoelaceike]

Hooked to this. Just a slip on

Yup thats what I thought. Aqueon uses these. I've used pool hose with a clamp and its worked well. Best option though would be vinyl tubing. 1 or 1.25 ID

 

[sreed07]

Ok thanks for the info!