ovrmyhdagn
Member
How can it be fixed?
Cut out the silicon and reseal? If this will work, any tips?
It is empty.
Cut out the silicon and reseal? If this will work, any tips?
It is empty.
Leaking Tank
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lonestar
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I had this problem on a 190 a few years back. I tried the resilicone to no success. My leak was on the bottom seam. I fixed it by completely removing the bottom glass, resiliconing the bottom glass to the sides, and adding an "eurobracing" design to the bottom. Once it dried, held wate perfect.
On this setup, I tried other methods 2 times before I completely broke it down. But if you are going to drain the water and remove the sand, do the job 110%. First time fix is needed in a situation like this.
Jeremy
On this setup, I tried other methods 2 times before I completely broke it down. But if you are going to drain the water and remove the sand, do the job 110%. First time fix is needed in a situation like this.
Jeremy
fishguy84
Member
I would say it depends on where the leak is. if it's somewhere along the side seams, remove the old bead with a razor (silicone sticks to glass, but not itself unfortunately), and give a generous bead along the edge, making sure you have no air bubbles. put a plastic glove or bag over your hand and run your finger down the edge to smooth it out. if it's on the bottom however, I would agree with taking the tank apart and starting the bead from scratch. Careful with that part though, because you want to make sure you don't shift the glass (or if you do, you put it back to where it should be). Uneven pressure can be detrimental to a tank.
iluvswfish
Member
Are you sure you want to risk it? Even a small tank can put alot of H2O on the floor. Tanks are one of the least expensive of components required for successfully keeping SWF. Why not take the chance to upgrade? Get a new one or a barely used one. I just bought a barely used 150 AGA RR w/ Dual Overflows, 2 stand pipe kits, several pieces of tubing, and some heavy duty hard plumbing including a large ball valve, all for $200. All I had to do was clean it up a little bit and everybody who has seen it has commented that it looks brand spanking new.
