Sump bubble trap leaking

fishkeeprian · 01/20/2018, 09:38 AM

Hi my bubble trap in my sump is slightly leaking from one side.

I filled the two chambers either side to check for leaks.

The water drops down in to filter section then runs over, under then over.

It's only a small leak but do I need to reseal it or will it be OK?

Thanks

Vinny Kreyling · 01/20/2018, 09:49 AM

Unless the bubbles make it to the pump & back into the tank you should be OK.
However OCD people would reseal it.

oldhead · 01/21/2018, 07:46 AM

I'd say if it is just a tiny drip then no worries, it won't be a problem with flow running through. I had a hole in my silicone for the last baffle when I tested mine so I filled that. If it was a drip I would have let it slide.

mcgyvr · 01/21/2018, 08:58 AM

I would fix it..

But depending on the specific layout of your sump it may not matter..
I would still fix it though personally..
You aren't in a rush.. do it right..

01/20/2018, 09:38 AM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	Sump bubble trap leaking Hi my bubble trap in my sump is slightly leaking from one side. I filled the two chambers either side to check for leaks. The water drops down in to filter section then runs over, under then over. It's only a small leak but do I need to reseal it or will it be OK? Thanks

01/20/2018, 09:49 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Unless the bubbles make it to the pump & back into the tank you should be OK. However OCD people would reseal it. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

01/21/2018, 08:58 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	I would fix it.. But depending on the specific layout of your sump it may not matter.. I would still fix it though personally.. You aren't in a rush.. do it right.. __________________ Who me?

01/21/2018, 07:46 AM	#3
oldhead Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 527	I'd say if it is just a tiny drip then no worries, it won't be a problem with flow running through. I had a hole in my silicone for the last baffle when I tested mine so I filled that. If it was a drip I would have let it slide.