[tiberiusjones]

I finally got my sump and filters and pump going.. Filled up my tank. I discovered a small leak that is slowly filling up the bottom chamber of my acrylic stand. It is a closed system with a access hatch in the front and small opening in the back for cords, etc. The lip from the bottom to the opening is about 5 inches high. I checked the bulkeads, tightened.. checked all the junctions and clamps, tightened those too. No water or wetness when I feel them with my fingers. I cant find where the leak is. Any suggestions? I have two 1 inch builkheads and 2 3/4 bulkhead returns each going to corner overflows. No matter how many times I try, I cant seem to pinpoint where the leak is coming from.
This is an all acrylic tenecor tank.

[mtfabel]

You need to make sure that your bulkheads arent overtightened because that is possible. Its kinda hard to determine what the proper tightness. But you can defintly overtighten. Wish had I had more info for you.

[tiberiusjones]

back off ont he tightness?

[tiberiusjones]

well here is an update, after much painstaking torubleshooting, I dismantled the sump,wetdrys ystem took off the pump and took it out of the stand. i plugged the return builkhead opening with a threaded pvc plug and filled it up with water in the bathtub and noted the water level. next day, the water level was down. Voila, the sump leaked. I am taking it back to the LFS for an exchange or replacement.what a pain in the butt!

[mtfabel]

Im glad you found your problem and I'm sorry I wasnt more helpful.

[tiberiusjones]

at least you tried and maybe the next time some guy or gal has a leak in their system and tried everything they will know what to do in a similar situation