Gonzobob Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Monday I added a small acrylic sump to a reef tank I'm cycling. While I had successfully leak tested the sump over the weekend it started leaking within 15 to 20 minutes of setup with the tank. Experimentation over the last couple days has shown that leaking only happens with water over about 72 degrees. Unfortunatly testing has not helped me locate the source of the leak. Does anyone have any advice on locating the leak? Also, once found can I use standard aquarium sealant, or will the sump need to be reglued? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Breeze Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Take the sump and pour hot water in it check for leaks add food coloring to it to make it more visible. either that or take apart a highlighter add it to the water and get a black light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thank you. I can't help thinking that I should have thought of that. Anyone have any suggestions for a repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 If it is acrylic it is an easy repair. Generally some Weld-On solvent in a syringe will join the pieces back together. Buy Weldon at your local Regal Plastics or ask around to see if anyone has any extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 If it is acrylic it is an easy repair. Generally some Weld-On solvent in a syringe will join the pieces back together. Buy Weldon at your local Regal Plastics or ask around to see if anyone has any extra. +1 agrees weld-on is the best and the folks at Regal Plastics are great they gave me a great deal on a 1/2" thick piece of acrylic to replace my shattered glass center brace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks everyone! I'll get it fixed up this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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