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Post by scoobnoob on Nov 10, 2014 7:38:42 GMT -5
So my new system has been cycling for 3 weeks I had previously leak tested it and fixed issues with 2 bulk heads. Last night I looked at the pipes and have 2 glued joints in the pvc and 2 threaded joints with a very very small amount of salt creep but no visible leaking water. I can tighten the threaded leaks but am concerned about the glued ones.
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Post by foggman on Nov 10, 2014 7:50:22 GMT -5
Silicone around the glued ones, or cut apart and re do them
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microleaks
Nov 10, 2014 11:43:26 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Nov 10, 2014 11:43:26 GMT -5
It's best to just re do the fitting but if I was in a pinch and was worried about the leak getting worse I'd 5200 it it's a caulking that will dry even if wet. About 9$ a tube though
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Post by gotareef on Nov 10, 2014 12:23:29 GMT -5
I would just try loosening it and re-tightening it. it may have been to tight and the gasket cant work like it should...
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Nov 10, 2014 13:05:16 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Nov 10, 2014 13:05:16 GMT -5
I agree with the fittings that are threaded. The glued fittings was what I was steering torts.
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Post by BriMc on Nov 10, 2014 13:10:26 GMT -5
On the glued joints I have gotten away with shutting the flow off, cleaning the area where the leak is with a
syringe and warm water, using a hair dryer on hot to dry the area, and then using another syringe filled with pvc cement and injecting the cement into the joint and making sure a liberal amount is around the joint collar. If you choose this method you should not fill the syringe with PVC cement until you are in place and ready to start injecting as eventually the cement will soften the plastic of the syringe, also be gentle with the needle as they break easy.
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Post by Syntax on Nov 10, 2014 20:38:38 GMT -5
The salt creep may have sealed the leak... keep an eye on it for a while, you may never have an issue with it. Never know though... I would try to fix it.
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