All Discussions Tagged 'leak' - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T10:25:11Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=leak&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTank leakedtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-10-27:4778851:Topic:6365902016-10-27T13:32:59.137ZTimothyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TimothyThornton
<p>Hi everyone, I am new here so I'll give a run down on my system. I have 60 gallon "homemade" tank. I have lettuce and a tomatoe plant, 2 jalapeño plants. I have 12 talapia. I originally ordered 10 but the supplier added a couple extra "whoohooo score me meee" lol. Anyway everything was going great! Then.... DISASTER I HAD A LEAK! Now the first thing your going to think is "that's what happens when these newbies try building a homemade tank lol but the tank is holding supper strong.. No I…</p>
<p>Hi everyone, I am new here so I'll give a run down on my system. I have 60 gallon "homemade" tank. I have lettuce and a tomatoe plant, 2 jalapeño plants. I have 12 talapia. I originally ordered 10 but the supplier added a couple extra "whoohooo score me meee" lol. Anyway everything was going great! Then.... DISASTER I HAD A LEAK! Now the first thing your going to think is "that's what happens when these newbies try building a homemade tank lol but the tank is holding supper strong.. No I had a user error and accidentally knocked a value off of the supply line that's goes from the tank to the grow beds. I lost about 80-90% of the water before I realized and corrected the problem. Now I have a need to replace the water that was lost leading me to my questions. What is the best way to replace all the water that was lost? I know I shouldn't replace more then 25%, right now there is about 5 iniches of water I the bottom of the tank. there is enough room for them to swim in but obviously I need more water. </p> Leak in large dura-skrim liner at the bulkhead. Tape?tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2016-05-20:4778851:Topic:6301372016-05-20T14:54:55.202ZRichard Hastinghttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RichardHasting
<p>Hey everyone. I have a large DWC that is lined with Dura-Skrim.</p>
<p>The bed is lined with 2X10, and I am using a 2" bulkhead fitting.</p>
<p>I have two fittings. One is leak free. The second is leaking pretty badly.</p>
<p>I do not have the option of moving the bulkhead. </p>
<p>Suggestions?</p>
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<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Richard Hasting</p>
<p>Hey everyone. I have a large DWC that is lined with Dura-Skrim.</p>
<p>The bed is lined with 2X10, and I am using a 2" bulkhead fitting.</p>
<p>I have two fittings. One is leak free. The second is leaking pretty badly.</p>
<p>I do not have the option of moving the bulkhead. </p>
<p>Suggestions?</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Richard Hasting</p> We've Sprung a Leak!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-12-11:4778851:Topic:4220812012-12-11T16:11:08.762ZAmanda Plantehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AmandaPlante
<p>Hello and thanks for your help.</p>
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<p><strong>Background:</strong></p>
<p>I'm working with a local high school gardening program. Last year my coworkers and I built an aquaponic system. This year we help the students maintain.</p>
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<p>Water is stored in two large 100 gal reservoirs we ordered from Growers Supply: …</p>
<p>Hello and thanks for your help.</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>Background:</strong></p>
<p>I'm working with a local high school gardening program. Last year my coworkers and I built an aquaponic system. This year we help the students maintain.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Water is stored in two large 100 gal reservoirs we ordered from Growers Supply: <a href="http://www.growerssupply.com/farm/supplies/prod1;gs_hydroponics-gs_pots_trays_reservoirs;pg110211_110216.html">http://www.growerssupply.com/farm/supplies/prod1;gs_hydroponics-gs_pots_trays_reservoirs;pg110211_110216.html</a> . The tanks are connected by 1" PVC pipe to help keep the water level equal between tanks.</p>
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<p><strong>Problem:</strong></p>
<p>Today I have begun to suspect we've sprung a leak from the bottom of one of these tanks. I've checked the caulk around the connector pipe and all of the other plumbing, and nothing appears to be leaking. I believe that the leak may have gone unnoticed for a few to several weeks. We typically lose about 20 gal / week to evapotranspiration. This week we lost ~ 25-30 gal.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions:</strong></p>
<p>Before I leap into repairs, I wanted to ask for your advice:</p>
<ul>
<li>What do you think is the best way to patch up a leak like this? Caulk? Something else?</li>
<li>Of course, we'll have to drain the tank to make repairs. Because the reservoirs are connected, what would be the best way to plug up that PVC pipe? I'd hate to have to drain both reservoirs and displace all of the fish if I don't have to.</li>
<li>Should I look into ordering a whole new tank? It would appear that Growers Supply has discontinued or is out of stock of this specific type of reservoir. We're also low on funds, and if there's a way to avoid this $300 purchase I'd like to explore that.</li>
<li>How long do you think this can go before we need to repair? I'd like to get on this ASAP, but the school is about to let out for the holidays and we won't have access to the system over the break.</li>
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<p><em>Thanks for your help!</em></p>