Rubbermaid sump leak...

[Chris]

As most of you (that know me or have seen my thread atleast) know, I am using a 100g rubbermaid on my system.... well finally got the plumbing done, had the rubbermaid half full of water and was getting ready to add in salt, figured better check the plug to make sure it isnt leaking.... sure enough a tiny little leak. It probably wasnt big enough to worry about short term but since I am hoping to leave this system in place for atleast 5 years I dont want to have to keep changing the drip collection towel to not rot out my floor over time

That being said I am wondering what the best option is to seal off the plug. It was wrapped in teflon tape already, but still leaked, so should I re-teflon it myself (previously was done by the factory or TSC).... or just pvc cement it in place (I dont plan on needing to open up the drain for any reason.....). What seems to be the best option? Right now I have it drained and drying out while we think about the best solution

[tankdude]

I had the same problem with mine. I just added more Teflon tape to the threads and it hasn't leaked since. (about 5 months)

[Chris]

Ok I will try that 1st, thanks

[Poseidon]

Lots o tape!

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Lots o tape!

yeah thats what I did, so far its holding 20g, I will wait another 15 min or so and add another 20-30g... hopefully it will be fine

[Sir Patrick]

My fingers are crossed bro!

[cephalotus]

Not sure what they are made of but if your not gonna use it glue it if you have the right glue.

[Chris]

Dang thing leaked in the factory bulkhead this time..... that wasn't teflon taped, so retaped both of them and covered the whole dang thing in silicone because I didnt have the glue for the black abs that its made of

Not patient enough to let the silicone dry (and its on the outside anyways) so I'm gonna try again soon lol

[cephalotus]

A.B.S. can be glued with most standard P.V.C. glue witch I would deffinately do, silicone will not help.

Originally Posted by chort55

Dang thing leaked in the factory bulkhead this time..... that wasn't teflon taped, so retaped both of them and covered the whole dang thing in silicone because I didnt have the glue for the black abs that its made of

Not patient enough to let the silicone dry (and its on the outside anyways) so I'm gonna try again soon lol

[Chris]

Originally Posted by cephalotus

A.B.S. can be glued with most standard P.V.C. glue witch I would deffinately do, silicone will not help.

I put a little on it and it seemed to want to melt, the applicator turned a little black just from the small test or I would have glued the crap out of it