Salvageable??

[abanks92]

Have an Elos 120xl and it has a chip on the side of the tank at the bottom. Since the tank has a double glass bottom, is it fine? Photo attached

 

[renzema]

I have run tanks in the past that had chips like that. I’ll be honest it’s a risks. It’s a weak point at the end of the day. At least it isn’t in a corner and doesn’t look to have spidering. Just know there is a risk with a chip like that.

It comes down to your risk tolerance. Is it in a basement with a concrete floor or is it going to be on the second story of a house. One is no big deal if it pops the other could be a huge bill to clean the water.

 

[abanks92]

It’s gonna be on the first floor. Carpeted lol. The people at Elos says it looks fine. The guy is selling me the tank and stand for less than $500 so I thought it’s a pretty good deal. Considering they cost well over 2k.

 

[renzema]

If you are ok with it go for it. I ran a chipped tank for 5+ years no problems but just wanted you to know the risks.

 

[rusty hannon]

Have an Elos 120xl and it has a chip on the side of the tank at the bottom. Since the tank has a double glass bottom, is it fine? Photo attached

AS I dont see any hairline cracks, a different break, Id run it ( but would b ready for bad the first week, and inspect often. At least until Im comfortable. Just what Id do.