Leak

[petrasb]

I hooked up my MRC4 last night and I have a leak at one of the 90 deg. elbows on the skimmer. Is there anything that will bond and seal a joint effectivly? I don't what to have to take it apart and send it back to manufacurer, being it is plumbed outside my sump.

 

[matttvi]

Did you buy this skimmer new or used? If it's new, I'm sure Andy will take a look at for you.

If it's used, as a temporary fix, try some pipe dope (teflon stuff).

 

[FutureInterest]

You can apply silicone to the outside of the joint if you can't take it apart... If you can take it apart and its a slip connection use pvc glue for a permanent connection. If its threaded I like to spread silicone on the threads, works better than teflon tape in this application.

 

[george]

MattTVI;31697 wrote: Did you buy this skimmer new or used? If it's new, I'm sure Andy will take a look at for you.

If it's used, as a temporary fix, try some pipe dope (teflon stuff).

Andy is an excellent vendor and I can tell you from experience on my 3rd-hand Nilsen reactor that he will help a purchaser of his used equipment just as much as someone who bought it new.

Well, unless the new purchasers get house calls and free massages. I didn't get that, but I got full support including an invitation to bring the unit up to MRC during the week to figure out the problem, if needed.

 

[matttvi]

George,

Thanks for the input! Based on that, Pet, I'd call Andy up. Do it right this time to save a headache down the road...

thanks,

Matt

 

[petrasb]

Andy recomended using super glue gel to fix the leak, just let it set for 1 hour and should be fine. I will try it tonight.