oh no! disaster strikes

[rhinokio]

i was rearanging my tank setup at work and went to move the chiller to a better location, and replace the tubing with better quality hose and BAM water started going everywhere! one of the plastic barbs leading into the machine snapped off! after stopping the water from pumping out into the floor and retopping off the tank. i went to lowes to atempt to find stuff to fix it.. its going to require some modifications, but i am thinking of adding screw on pvc connectors , so i can unhook the lines from the chiller much easier.. i'll photo log the proccess

[kwdelre]

Sorry to hear that...im interested in seeing the fix.

[rhinokio]

quick question about locktite 5 minute marine grade epoxy putty will it bond plastics . it says not for polyethylene or poly propylene products. and it says not for potable water systems. is this safe to use on fish tank?

[rhinokio]

research says it is not safe... hmm have to looks like i have to make another trip to the hardware store and see can i find an alternitive

[TheWeaz]

what a hassle.. sorry to hear..

[Fly Guy]

I have used both the liquid and the solid two part epoxies from loctite.

They are fine. Both types are in both of my tanks. I didnt use them for plastic though...I used them on rocks.

sorry to hear of your troubles

what chiller do you have and what size is the fitting?? It would take a couple days, but Im pretty sure I have the thread-barb fittings you need sitting here somewhere

If you can find sonme weldon #40 it can fix your breaks. 16 may work as well but I would prefer and recommend #40

[rhinokio]

thanks for the offer fly, its a pac imports cl85 and the barb was molder onto the water tank not a seperate piece that screws into the tank. i got some aqua mend



new screw on adaptors are heavily aqua mended over oldd screw bases of the broken barb (sawed off remaining original barb so it will be even.
then theres a 3 part water proof coupling that screws down over it (use plumber sealant to make sure no leaks.)
new longer thicker barb screws into top of coupling. (with sealant)
when i need to move it or do maintanance, the coupling screws apart so i don't have to screw or unscred the hoseclamps.

hope this all works.. when the aqua mend cures i will put it all together till then i play team fortress!

[aquawolf]

Sorry to hear about this accident. Good luck in getting it repaired. Please keep us posted as to how you are able to fix it.

[rhinokio]

well got it up and runing again,, was a good bit of work and time.. so far no leaks.. going to wait a hour or so for leaks before i go home,

[rhinokio]

i really like the screw on fittings,, i think all tank hoses should work like this
(unless they start leaking!)

[aquawolf]

That looks like a pretty good repair job. Hopefully everything will hold up and you will be good to go now.