Odd condensation all of a sudden..need help

[southerntnreefer]

Turn on pumps one by one and run your hand along all plumbing and connection points. There clearly is something going on and although minimal now, like you said, better off getting to it now before it gives more problems with the stand/new floors. I personally would be removing the external ato, doser, and reactor to rule them about before looking elsewhere.

The reactor is off anyways, as that was the first thing I thought of. The only other thing is the ato pump that uses airline. I'll be checking that again here shortly for any pinholes etc. Everything else is in the sump. Nothing is showing salt creep, and the water tasted fresh... That's why I'm so weirded out.

 

[southerntnreefer]

Turn on pumps one by one and run your hand along all plumbing and connection points. There clearly is something going on and although minimal now, like you said, better off getting to it now before it gives more problems with the stand/new floors. I personally would be removing the external ato, doser, and reactor to rule them about before looking elsewhere.

Ato resivor is on the counter full of water to see if that's it. The best step would be to drain the sump. What's odd is I can't see any salt creep and. No loss in salinity...

 

[slojim]

For what it is worth, i have a hygrometer in my house. Most of the summer it read 50% humidity. But now that temps locally don't demand my hvac run, it's up to 60% Your home may indeed be more humid now.

 

[southerntnreefer]

For what it is worth, i have a hygrometer in my house. Most of the summer it read 50% humidity. But now that temps locally don't demand my hvac run, it's up to 60% Your home may indeed be more humid now.

Would that cause this? Its like pooling under the sump area.

I do own a dehumidifier...

 

[southerntnreefer]

If it helps tank is on the room flooring ( luxury waterproof vinyl) then the stock aqueon stand with the thin flooring of that, and the sump sits right on that. 300 watt heater in The first chamber. We have a full unheated basement downstairs. It's like it's pooling under there and. It going any further... I'm just confused

 

[Bryknicks]

Ato resivor is on the counter full of water to see if that's it. The best step would be to drain the sump. What's odd is I can't see any salt creep and. No loss in salinity...

At this point might as well pull the sump out if you have storage containers for the water.

 

[southerntnreefer]

At this point might as well pull the sump out if you have storage containers for the water.

I can. And always do. With clowns in the tank I don't want to leave it down too long. I've never had an acrylic sump before so I'm not sure what to look for to tell it's that.... I do t see it getting worse, just if I move the sump whatever is pooled comes out from underneath...

 

[Saltyreef]

I'm Highly suspect of the ATO reservior if the water doesnt taste salty.
If its a hairline crack underneath, acrylic will expand and contract a little with the cabinet ambient temps and the leak may come and go.

 

[southerntnreefer]

I'm Highly suspect of the ATO reservior if the water doesnt taste salty.
If its a hairline crack underneath, acrylic will expand and contract a little with the cabinet ambient temps and the leak may come and go.

The resivor is glass. The sump is acrylic.. do you think I should buy another sump then? I'm just trying to figure out next steps.

 

[Garf]

So your ATO res is really cold?

 

[southerntnreefer]

I'm Highly suspect of the ATO reservior if the water doesnt taste salty.
If its a hairline crack underneath, acrylic will expand and contract a little with the cabinet ambient temps and the leak may come and go.

Ato container is on my kitchen. Counter. I did notice that my overflow pipe was out over the sump so I'm wondering if that causes some issues so Iade some adjustments to see if that helps

 

[southerntnreefer]

So your ATO res is really cold?

It has the potential to be. Water is made in the basement, and then brought up to fill it sump is warm. I can grab a temp on rodi if that helps.

 

[Saltyreef]

I see. It looked like an ato container. Just a large dosing container or something?

I wouldnt go buy a new sump without first removing and inspecting your current sump and plumbing connections first.
You need to methodically work your way back from where the return plumbing goes into the tank, down to the sump and back up to your overflow, since i see a flexible eshops hose, it seems you have some decent wiggle room without having to disconnect too many things.

Were just guessing without being able to put our hands on it. So help us help you lol.

 

[southerntnreefer]

I see. It looked like an ato container. Just a large dosing container or something?

I wouldnt go buy a new sump without first removing and inspecting your current sump and plumbing connections first.
You need to methodically work your way back from where the return plumbing goes into the tank, down to the sump and back up to your overflow, since i see a flexible eshops hose, it seems you have some decent wiggle room without having to disconnect too many things.

Were just guessing without being able to put our hands on it. So help us help you lol.

I moved the hose back over the sump and climbed in there. And see nothing on the back wall. Return plumbing is fine, and my ato usage is still the same amount of time and my salinity reads 10.25 like it has from the minute the tank went up... I guess I'll have to drain and check bottom panel I've got powerheads running so clowns should be good eh?

 

[southerntnreefer]

I see. It looked like an ato container. Just a large dosing container or something?

I wouldnt go buy a new sump without first removing and inspecting your current sump and plumbing connections first.
You need to methodically work your way back from where the return plumbing goes into the tank, down to the sump and back up to your overflow, since i see a flexible eshops hose, it seems you have some decent wiggle room without having to disconnect too many things.

Were just guessing without being able to put our hands on it. So help us help you lol.

It's an innovative Marine ato container with the fill drawer.no leaks from it yet it's sitting on the counter for a while now

 

[southerntnreefer]

I see. It looked like an ato container. Just a large dosing container or something?

I wouldnt go buy a new sump without first removing and inspecting your current sump and plumbing connections first.
You need to methodically work your way back from where the return plumbing goes into the tank, down to the sump and back up to your overflow, since i see a flexible eshops hose, it seems you have some decent wiggle room without having to disconnect too many things.

Were just guessing without being able to put our hands on it. So help us help you lol.

Shutting down equipment in sump and draining now.

 

[Saltyreef]

Yea your clowns will be fine with the PHs for a couple hours.

Let us know what you find.

I dont believe the skimmer exhaust is causing your issues or we would have all "been there and done that" lol.

 

[southerntnreefer]

We got a smoking gun I'd say? Salt creep to me shouldn't be where I can't even spill and this low and at a seam.... New sump time? The good news is I got a deal on this one at 50 bucks so if I have to buy another one it's ok....

 

[southerntnreefer]

Yea your clowns will be fine with the PHs for a couple hours.

Let us know what you find.

I dont believe the skimmer exhaust is causing your issues or we would have all "been there and done that" lol.

 

[Saltyreef]

Yep looks like a crack and the culprit.

Unless its dripping down from above, replace the sump.