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 Topic: Bulkhead leaking!!! (resolved)
Posted: February 27 2012 at 5:43pm |
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I had a fish caught in the overflow so I tried removing my durso pipe and I think I loosened up the bulkhead because there is water leaking. I turned off the return pump and the overflow is now empty. I am unable to reach my bulkhead to see if it's loose because the hole in the stand is way to small. Is there a such thing as a bulkhead wrench? Any help would be greatly appreciated because I cant use my overflow until this problem is fixed :(
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 5:47pm |
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Ideally I need a way to cut out a little more of the stand where the tank sits on. Anyone have a saw or something similar to do the job?
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:18pm |
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Eric davis is on is way to help out so hopefully I'll be good to go tonight.
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:28pm |
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Sorry you aren't closer... I have a wrench if you need it.
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:38pm |
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The EXACT same thing happened to me last week. Fish stuck so I pull the durso out to let it go through then my bulk head was leaking. I took a wrench and gave it a about a quarter turn and that fixed it.
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 6:55pm |
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I have a bulk head wrench. If you fill like braving it, I have a dremel you could use to cut the hole in the stand bigger.
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 7:18pm |
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Tanks a lot guys! Eric is here working on it right now because my bulkheads are almost impossible to get to.
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 8:13pm |
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Eric just left and problem is solved. If anyone ever has a tank emergency I promise you won't be disappointed with him.
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 10:29pm |
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So who is this Eric and how do we get a hold of him when we break things?
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 11:06pm |
<<<----- ERIC
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This was a little tricky one, The stand had holes just a little bit bigger then the bulkheads so you couldn't use a bulkhead wrench or any wrenches, Glad i was able to help fix this and get the fish out of the overflow 
Edited by FIRE SHRIMP - February 27 2012 at 11:18pm
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Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected]
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Posted: February 27 2012 at 11:44pm |
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So who is this Eric and how do we get a hold of him when we break things?
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Everybody better write this phone number down in case your tanks decide they wanna be all over your kitchen floor! Very fast and impressive service.
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 11:50am |
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Which fish was it?
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 12:23pm |
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Haha both my clowns and the wrasse I thought was dead!!
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 1:35pm |
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Holy COW!! Thats crazy. Just another reason to install the netting;) Good thing you already have some to throw on there.
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 4:38pm |
Awesome bulkhead nut wrench for tight spots. Rainbird sprinkler adjusting wrench - $6 at Ace or other hardware stores 
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 4:39pm |
Eric is awesome! He helped a friend and I out last week with a tank tear down and delivered water to hold the corals and fish in while she had some tile work done. The best thing is his fast emergency help like he was able to do for BillyC. Thanks Erik!!!
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 9:40pm |
Mark, I wish we could of used a wrench, But there was no room at all for a wrench of any kind, Will i have all your stuff your ordered |
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 11:12pm |
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Now I know. Good to meet you Eric and glad to have you around for those special little emergencies I seem to always have!
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Posted: February 28 2012 at 11:25pm |
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Nice to meet you to Kevin, Don't hesitate to call me if you need help 24/7
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Posted: March 03 2012 at 7:51pm |
I just wanted to make mention that after reading this I gave Eric a call and asked a few questions about the issues I have been having with my tank. After making an appointment, he arrived on time and was very helpful. He spent at least 1 1/2 hours maybe more discussing several things that could be going on. I now have a plan based on his recommendations. I would highly recommend his services.
Thanks Eric
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