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[trido]

I agree with Peppie. I couldn't imagine dragging a huge tank outside to test it for leaks. 9 times out of 10 the leaks are at the bulkheads which just require a bit of tightening. Worst case, you have to back off the nut and reseat the seal. If its not leaking in the first ten minutes it probably wont leak at all.


Glad to hear that you averted near disaster. ray2:

 

[user 26995]

You're probably right. So I guess maybe I will take the chance and set it in place and fill it. I dont know, I am really nervous about that. I have a few days to think about it!

 

[1guydude]

LOL i dont even think about taking em outside and leak testing em... i just do it right their lol! However my biggest is a 75 NOT a 180gal lol...

 

[user 26995]

I didnt have a problem setting up any of the other tanks in the house, but they are all glass. I am a little worried about the acrylic one flexing and breakng a seal. I did silicone them all and then tightened them down pretty well.
I have some things to move (Like my entire living room!!! haha!) so I can set it where I want it.

 

[user 26995]

I think I will pick up a tube of 3M-5200 from work this week. If it does start to leak, that stuff will fix it!

 

[Krish]

What's going on in here??? Plumbing work looks great Lorrie! eace:

 

[user 26995]

What's going on in here??? Plumbing work looks great Lorrie! eace:

Well I think I am going to set this thing up in place on friday and start filling it. crossing my fingers.

 

[NC2WA]

just have plenty of empty buckets and pliers ready.

 

[Peppie]

You will be just fine. Take your time, Fill it to each bulkhead and then stop for a while, check it, and add a little more. Have a large pump in the tank as you fill it, just in case you need to drain water out fast. Have a plan B in place.

Pics of the fill will be great
Good luck, dont question your workmanship!!!

 

[user 26995]

I wont need any buckets! Its all good! I have to keep telling myself that or I wont put water in it! Besides, I dont think I can get that many buckets. 180 gals by 5 gal buckets, nope, the 5 I have wont cut it. If it comes to that, I'll just run a hose out the window and out to the driveway.
The only ones I really worry about, is the two 2" bulkheads. I dont have a wrench big enough for them. Hopefully I got them tight enough by hand.
They are tight enough that I can not loosen them by hand.
Wish me luck!

 

[user 26995]

Thanks peppie

 

[Peppie]

You can get an oil filter wrench to fit the 2'' bulkheads, or a thin leather belt.

 

[user 26995]

I was thinking about the oilfilter wrench the other day and I am pretty sure I have the strap type in my harley tools in the garage. But the oil filter on the harley isnt as big round as the nut on this bulhead. I dont think the strap would fit.
The leather belt will work though. Didnt think about that. I have a couple of those.

 

[user 26995]

Well got the tank all cleaned up. Finished tightening up the connections to the pump and other odds and ends on the plumbing. Got the shelves moved and the area cleaned up. Its ready to move into place.

 

[user 26995]

And here it is. In its place.
I am keeping it off the wall far enough so I have access to the plumbing if I need it. And I am hiding the top off container behind it.

 

[user 26995]

And YES it is now officially WET!
There is 50 feet of line running directly from the RODI unit.

 

[DolphinLVR]

Sweet!!!!!

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[eww]

Oh that fill rate looks all too familiar. See you in a few days Nice and slow though so you can watch the plumbing closely. Nice job Lorrie.

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[user 26995]

Picked up a new toy for it too.

 

[Peppie]

You go girl!!!

Did you uncork a bottle of bubbly?