Looking for an opinion

[AXBROWN]

I just purchased a Rubbermaid 150 yesterday, new, and I know there is some questionability concerning the leakage of the stock bulkheads.

Well I tightened it down nice and tight, put a decent amount of Teflon tape on the plug and tightened that down as well, then filled it up about 75% of the way for a leak test. It has now been about 19 hours, and from what I can tell there is no leak.

So my question is, in your opinion, is this a good enough leak test to go ahead and begin using it for my system? Or is there anything anyone else suggests I do differently to reinforce the seal?

 

[MnFish1]

I just purchased a Rubbermaid 150 yesterday, new, and I know there is some questionability concerning the leakage of the stock bulkheads.

Well I tightened it down nice and tight, put a decent amount of Teflon tape on the plug and tightened that down as well, then filled it up about 75% of the way for a leak test. It has now been about 19 hours, and from what I can tell there is no leak.

So my question is, in your opinion, is this a good enough leak test to go ahead and begin using it for my system? Or is there anything anyone else suggests I do differently to reinforce the seal?

If the seal is going to be 'under pressure' - I would run it under that pressure for a couple days. If it is not under pressure - I would still give it a little more time.

 

[AXBROWN]

By under pressure I’m assuming you mean at my intended sump level? If so it is, but perhaps I will fill it even more just to put it to the test

 

[Big Smelly fish]

You’re probably good, but I would fill it to the height it will run at and check after a day.

 

[MnFish1]

By under pressure I’m assuming you mean at my intended sump level? If so it is, but perhaps I will fill it even more just to put it to the test

No - I meant - will it be an inflow or an outflow. an outflow will have more pressure than an inflow

 

[AXBROWN]

No - I meant - will it be an inflow or an outflow. an outflow will have more pressure than an inflow

I am not using it with a pump, I am keeping it plugged. Using submersible pumps for returns

 

[MnFish1]

I am not using it with a pump, I am keeping it plugged. Using submersible pumps for returns

Oh ok - then what is it for? (I mean if it's plugged) - in any case - if there is only pressure from the water inside the tank- on the bulkhead I would give it a good 48 hours.

 

[RedoubtReef]

I just purchased a Rubbermaid 150 yesterday, new, and I know there is some questionability concerning the leakage of the stock bulkheads.

Well I tightened it down nice and tight, put a decent amount of Teflon tape on the plug and tightened that down as well, then filled it up about 75% of the way for a leak test. It has now been about 19 hours, and from what I can tell there is no leak.

So my question is, in your opinion, is this a good enough leak test to go ahead and begin using it for my system? Or is there anything anyone else suggests I do differently to reinforce the seal?

Mine never leaked and I never touched it.

 

[MnFish1]

My apologies - I was under the impression you DRILLED a new hole - and then put in a 'stock bulkhead'. IN any case - I would give it a good 48 hours.

 

[AXBROWN]

Oh ok - then what is it for? (I mean if it's plugged) - in any case - if there is only pressure from the water inside the tank- on the bulkhead I would give it a good 48 hours.

It’s acting as a sump, but I’ll be running the drains into it and my submersible return pumps will go back to the tank. I bought a big skimmer that is too tall for my stand and too big for my current sump and needed something cheap and effective haha

 

[MnFish1]

It’s acting as a sump, but I’ll be running the drains into it and my submersible return pumps will go back to the tank. I bought a big skimmer that is too tall for my stand and too big for my current sump and needed something cheap and effective haha

Measure once cut twice

 

[AXBROWN]

Measure once cut twice

Haha yup. Actually this one is sort of on me. Had my dad go by while I was out of town and measure my sump and stand, and he told me it would definitely fit. Which technically it does, but I should have asked him how much clearance I have. I could probably get the skimmer cup off, but I would have about a centimeter of room before it would hit the tank, and there would be NO way I could get it past the sump and out the door of the stand without spilling it everywhere. I don’t regret it though. It meant having an excuse to get this massive thing which will add some nice water volume

 

[MnFish1]

Haha yup. Actually this one is sort of on me. Had my dad go by while I was out of town and measure my sump and stand, and he told me it would definitely fit. Which technically it does, but I should have asked him how much clearance I have. I could probably get the skimmer cup off, but I would have about a centimeter of room before it would hit the tank, and there would be NO way I could get it past the sump and out the door of the stand without spilling it everywhere. I don’t regret it though. It meant having an excuse to get this massive thing which will add some nice water volume

Actually LOLOLOL I messed up - its measure twice - cut once - but - yeah you get it