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Old 06-10-2007, 03:55 PM
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Default Small leak

I have a built in overflow box on my tank and when I installed all the piping down to my sump I noticed that from the bottom of my overflow box where I connect the tube that runs to the sump I have a small leak, here is my question, should I drain the water and try and take out this leak or is it ok since the leak falls right into the sump anyway?
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Old 06-10-2007, 04:00 PM
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thats a hard one i meen i would drain cuz no matter where it leaks too it could get worse over time me myself i woul drain it but im pickie and like every thing perfect
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Old 06-10-2007, 04:37 PM
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I would fix the leak too. It could easily get worse, then what a mess.
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Old 06-10-2007, 05:34 PM
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I agree. Patching the leak would only last so long. I say drain it and fix it.
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