Need help with Lifereef Sump

[rkaragozler]

No problem that's what i'm here for, let me know if you need more help.

 

[yogi]

This is the broken bulk head.
I was thinking of jamming a pvc pipe and using cement and then capping the PVC. Maybe a pvc elbow piece.
What do you think?

 

[rkaragozler]

This is what you need it's called an inside coupling, then put a cap.
http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?product=PVC-Couples-InsidePipe

 

[yogi]

This is what you need it's called an inside coupling, then put a cap.
http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?product=PVC-Couples-InsidePipe

That's perfect.
Man thanks again.
Saturday I plan on doing the repair and

 

[rkaragozler]

If you have a hard time finding that, you can plug up the inside of that pvc with an internal plug, from the inside of the sump

 

[yogi]

Sump installed

Here is the setup.
I couldn't find a inside coupler and wanted to finish the project this weekend.
So i ended up removing the broken bulkhead with the help of a friend with sturdier hands than mine.
Then we glued on a new bulkhead with cement and then i went crazy with silicone glue. Let it set tested and had a small drip leak.
Cemented it a second time and siliconed it again.
This time giving it a proper 24 hour dry period.
Filled it and it looks good now.
Starting to cycle my tank tonight :grouphug:
Thanks guys.

 

[rkaragozler]

the silicone will be okay for now but will eventually give over time, didn't the bulkhead have a gasket? Sorry to break the bad news.

 

[yogi]

Yes it had a gasket.
The opening was drilled by the previous owner of the sump.
It was modified in a way that installing a bulkhead was hitting the bottom of the sump. Hopefully it holds till i make my own custom sump.

 

[rkaragozler]

If you want to give it another shot, get a piece of acrylic wider than the original, and use weld on glue and permanently, close it

 

[yogi]

OHH. That's such a simple and great idea. :smokin:
Thanks bro.

 

[rkaragozler]

If you have a hard time finding 1/4" acrylic let me know I can cut you a piece

 

[yogi]

The sump is curing. Tomorrow is the leak test. Fingers crossed.
Thanks rkaragozler (richie). You are the best.
This sump was going in the trash and now it has new life.
Thanks a million.
Your tank is beautiful. Can't wait to see it again.

I owe you a case of beer.
Im 15 minutes away. Maybe I can bring it over next weekend as a token of my appreciation. Part of thanksgiving weekend. :beer:

 

[yogi]

And the questions continue

One last question on this thread. Or at least i think lmao
I have these that i need to find unions for.

Outside union diameter is 1-3/4".
Inside union diameter is 1-7/16" ( where the thread is)
On the edge of the union it reads 1/2".

This is the reactor tubes for my lifereef sump.
I have two of them. If anyone has another one for sell. LMK
Where can i find this union?

 

[rkaragozler]

The sump is curing. Tomorrow is the leak test. Fingers crossed.
Thanks rkaragozler (richie). You are the best.
This sump was going in the trash and now it has new life.
Thanks a million.
Your tank is beautiful. Can't wait to see it again.

I owe you a case of beer.
Im 15 minutes away. Maybe I can bring it over next weekend as a token of my appreciation. Part of thanksgiving weekend. :beer:

I also have my fingers crossed, I did the best I can in the situation it was in.
and you are welcome back anytime.

 

[yogi]

Leak tested, wifey approved.
No leaks. WOOT WOOT

Thanks bro. :givebeer:

 

[rkaragozler]

did you fill it up all the way to the top, so their was pressure to the bottom??

 

[yogi]

Leak test number two. Fully filled to the water line.

Looking really good.
Thanks richie.