jolliolli Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Ok so im having a hell of a time fixing the plumbing on a tank i just bought, the bulk head in the overflow has decided to twist on me ( while trying to attach a threaded union connector ), not such a big deal i could just tighten it up, BUT i cant get my hand down the overflow, and dont know how i can grip the bulkheld to make sure its not going to slip as i tighten. ( a pair of grips are no good either). Any thoughts?, its a Hansen 25MM tank connector. Any tricks of trade to tighten a connector when you cant get your hand down the overflow ( without taking apart the overfow ) Second, im using Aquamate silicon ( just to make sure all is water tight ). anyone else used this? seems to take a long time to cure? not sure if its crappy or not, but anyone else use any other type of quick curing silicon? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 the quicker silicone cures the worst it is... normally 1 day per mm of joint. Thats the standard in glass trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoshark Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Get a pair of clamps on the thread thats coming out the bottom, and go hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolliolli Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Get a pair of clamps on the thread thats coming out the bottom, and go hard tried that a bit, didnt want to ruin the thread on the bottom though, i think i have it tight enough now, still a little un easy about it, damn tight overflows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoshark Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 use a bit of cloth, should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 RTV will not stick to some plastics including PVC. You will need to make proper plumbing connections (depending on the materials). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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