Leaking Cal Reactor

[Huskymaniac]

I bought a used MTC reactor and it keeps leaking at jne of the threaded fittings. I took it apart and resilicon it twice and still cant get the the thing to stop dripping. Is there anythi g else I can use besides silicone?

 

[Albertan22]

Is it a compression fitting?

 

[Huskymaniac]

Is it a compression fitting?

No threaded.

 

[Albertan22]

Between the body and the white fitting there or between the white fitting and the blue tube?

 

[Huskymaniac]

Between the body and the white fitting there or between the white fitting and the blue tube?

Leaking between the bodY and white fitting

 

[Albertan22]

You could try Teflon tape even though you’re not supposed to use it on plastic fittings. Pipe thread compound for plastic fittings is the best but I’m not positive it’s reef safe. I used some on the pump of my mixing station though that wouldn’t stop leaking so I guess I’ll find out soon.

 

[Huskymaniac]

You could try Teflon tape even though you’re not supposed to use it on plastic fittings. Pipe thread compound for plastic fittings is the best but I’m not positive it’s reef safe. I used some on the pump of my mixing station though that wouldn’t stop leaking so I guess I’ll find out soon.

I may have to go the teflon tape route. Suprised the silicone isnt working.

 

[Albertan22]

Just don’t go overboard with the tape. More than a wrap or two will actually force the threads apart and make it leak more.

 

[vetteguy53081]

NO on Silicone. Use Two Part Marine epoxy. I had same issue and have Z E R O leaks. The epoxy is clear and you cant even see it ! Love my CA Reactor.

 

[Huskymaniac]

NO on Silicone. Use Two Part Marine epoxy. I had same issue and have Z E R O leaks. The epoxy is clear and you cant even see it ! Love my CA Reactor.

Like this?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/LOCTITE-Marine-White-Epoxy-Adhesive/50436714