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Unread 04/19/2014, 09:30 AM   #1
rlantigua
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Advise..

I got this used ReefSavvy tank is in good condition but im concern about that corner. I doesn't leak tested for a week. should I leave it alone? Im afraid to
mess with it and make it leak.

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Unread 04/19/2014, 09:51 AM   #2
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Hard to tell by the pick, why not just run a bead of silicone over it ?


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Unread 04/19/2014, 09:54 AM   #3
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You can send reefsavvy a email and see what they say?


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Unread 04/19/2014, 09:57 AM   #4
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I would just run a bead of silicone too clean it real good tape it off nice an push thy silicone in there.


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Unread 04/19/2014, 10:43 AM   #5
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I'll try. But I read Silicone don't stick well over Silicone.


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Unread 04/19/2014, 10:58 AM   #6
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I would reach out to Felix at ReefSavvy since he made the tank.

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Unread 04/19/2014, 11:13 AM   #7
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I'll try. But I read Silicone don't stick well over Silicone.
You r correct

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I would reach out to Felix at ReefSavvy since he made the tank.

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+1 . Why not leak test it?


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Unread 04/19/2014, 11:29 AM   #8
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He did for a week. No leaks. Run it


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Unread 04/19/2014, 12:47 PM   #9
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i would reach out to felix at reefsavvy since he made the tank.

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Unread 04/19/2014, 12:48 PM   #10
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The silicone in the tank doesn't keep it from leaking, the silicone in between the glass panes is what keeps it from leaking, the silicone bead inside the tank simply protects the silicone between the glass. If it doesn't leak you should be good to go.


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Unread 04/19/2014, 12:51 PM   #11
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Thanks guys. What I'll try to do is remove the small area I know is not in contact with class and run small beam so Silicone on the area.


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Unread 04/19/2014, 12:52 PM   #12
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Keep in mind that new silicone doesn't cure to old silicone. If you're going to do you might want to think about resealing the whole tank.


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Unread 04/19/2014, 12:54 PM   #13
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True... I guess just run it as it is for now.


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Unread 04/23/2014, 05:26 PM   #14
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The silicone in the tank doesn't keep it from leaking, the silicone in between the glass panes is what keeps it from leaking, the silicone bead inside the tank simply protects the silicone between the glass. If it doesn't leak you should be good to go.
Interesting. I didn't know that. I always worried about touching the silicone with my scraper.


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