Leak in BRAND NEW low boy tank

[erk]

Never said it's going to disintegrate.
I said it might be ok and might not. It's just what the op is willing to risk.
It's the seal that holds the glass together that matters.
The seal around the inside of the tank that you see is more for protection of the real seal.
I've had tanks that have had that inner seal complete worn/gouged away that still held water.
Then I've seen several tanks local to me that people have tried to reseal and failed. And it all started with a pin hole leak.

I will concede one point, since it is a low boy tank, there is less pressure, but it is still there.
Sorry if you don't agree with me. But it's my opinion and that is based on the experiences I've had.

And I also said that it's up to the op to decide what he is willing to risk.

I agree that there is risk, hence what I've stated in my previous posts. It is up to the OP to judge whether the risk is worth it or not. But saying their is risk and not offering any advice on what can increase or decrease risk is counter productive.

A rimmed low boy tank with a near microscopic pin hole leak is well within acceptable territory to reseal and use as long as the silicone on the rest of the tank is acceptable. But if the silicone in the rest of the tank has voids, then I wouldn't risk it. And I'm talking about the silicone in the butt joints, not on the interior corners.

Other situations I wouldn't reseal would be deep tanks, greater than 20 inches, rimless, and easily replaceable cheap tanks.

 

[CubsFan]

This is too risky for a guy like me. I’m a renter. I had a seam issue with a 40 breeder and lost probably 3-5 gallons. I was lucky, but I wouldn’t have noticed if my girlfriend hadn’t pointed out that my ATO was unusually active. I’d bet If we didn’t notice and we left, we would have come home to a disaster. If you won’t get to the original failure, you’re putting a band aid on a potential disaster. Wvned nails it with the near Eastwood quote. I ain’t drawing against that dude.

 

[mfinn]

I agree that there is risk, hence what I've stated in my previous posts. It is up to the OP to judge whether the risk is worth it or not. But saying their is risk and not offering any advice on what can increase or decrease risk is counter productive.

I thought I was pretty clear. I would advise against it.