Leak in DIY MR5 reactor

benjc · 04/06/2013, 12:06 PM

I've got a couple of the MR5 DIY reactors; one of which has a slight leak coming from between the acrylic tube and the lower flange at the top of the reactor. Any suggestions for how best to repair?

BTW - Love the reactors, only recommendation would be to put two screw-on connectors (instead of one) like those on the larger models.

Avast Marine · 04/06/2013, 06:32 PM

Hi Ben,

The best way is to try and get a bead of glue on the inside seam. I realize this is a little harder on the small size do to the diameter and hand size. Let me know if you think you can do this.

benjc · 04/06/2013, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the tip. The leak is at the top flange, so access won't be an issue.

04/06/2013, 12:06 PM	#1
benjc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 636	Leak in DIY MR5 reactor I've got a couple of the MR5 DIY reactors; one of which has a slight leak coming from between the acrylic tube and the lower flange at the top of the reactor. Any suggestions for how best to repair? BTW - Love the reactors, only recommendation would be to put two screw-on connectors (instead of one) like those on the larger models.

04/06/2013, 06:32 PM	#2
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Hi Ben, The best way is to try and get a bead of glue on the inside seam. I realize this is a little harder on the small size do to the diameter and hand size. Let me know if you think you can do this. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

04/06/2013, 07:42 PM	#3
benjc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 636	Thanks for the tip. The leak is at the top flange, so access won't be an issue.