ABC Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I'm just curious how many people have had a tank blow out or break. I was watching you tube and seen this and if would suck. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4_kJlIUlbsoT6X69ECZM7w Link to comment
ajmckay Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 It certainly happens... Not always catastrophically though... Often times it's just a small leak or crack that leaks and you come to the tank and it's 1/2 drained. I've had a tank leak - fortunately it was in the garage at the time. I think the key here is to inspect the silicone joints occasionally and re-seal the tank if it's over 8-10 years old. Obviously the other key is to buy from a reputable tank maker that focuses on surface preparation, uses quality silicone, and waits the full cure time before stressing the seams. It would definitely suck to have a tank blow out on you though... Link to comment
asting Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Link doesn't work on desktop. Which video are you trying to link to? Link to comment
ABC Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Link doesn't work on desktop. Which video are you trying to link to?Sorry about that it's on 915Mang you tube channel Link to comment
ABC Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 It certainly happens... Not always catastrophically though... Often times it's just a small leak or crack that leaks and you come to the tank and it's 1/2 drained. I've had a tank leak - fortunately it was in the garage at the time. I think the key here is to inspect the silicone joints occasionally and re-seal the tank if it's over 8-10 years old. Obviously the other key is to buy from a reputable tank maker that focuses on surface preparation, uses quality silicone, and waits the full cure time before stressing the seams. It would definitely suck to have a tank blow out on you though... All good points I was just thinking if it more happened often we would hear about more, and more people would be afraid of the hobby. Do you think tanks leak more or plumbing for tanks. Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 It happens and so do cracks and leaks. Sometimes its due to the owner. Ensuring all corners of the tank are supported by the stand, ensuring the water is level, a good stand that doesn't shift, checking the silicone, and trying not to have pressure points from rock can help prevent it but it still happens. Link to comment
vlangel Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 When I was much younger I tried to shift my 40 gallon XH while it was 3/4 full of water. That was a bad move. The next day there was a steady drip from one of the seams. At least I got a warning and it was totally my fault. Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I'm just curious how many people have had a tank blow out or break. I was watching you tube and seen this and if would suck. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4_kJlIUlbsoT6X69ECZM7w My Nuvo 24 cracked on the curve. Link to comment
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