glass holes overflow help

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by Toallhisdoom, Jul 19, 2012.

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    just drilled my tank, put magic lube on the bulk head gaskets and put it all together. so how tight is this thing supposed to be? when i go to tighten it the gaskets pushes out the sides away from the bulkhead. am i just tightening it to much? it seems not tight enough when they start to push out? in asap because i put the magic lube on it. not sure what will happen if i try and take it apart later after it dries? not sure what this stuff is or does. please help
     
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  3. reefermadnes

    reefermadnes Bristle Worm

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    That lube doesnt dry and doesnt really seal that good if used it and had a small leak. Its better to use silicone. When putting the bulkhead on make it finger tight then use pliars or something like that and turn it about a quarter of a turn. Its best to put silicone on both side of the gaskett and also on the nut so you have a complet seal. Some will ooze out when you tighten it just smooth it out with your finger and let it dry for a day or two before you put water in it.
     
  4. reefermadnes

    reefermadnes Bristle Worm

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    Since you put lube on it clean it off with rubbing alcohol before using the silicone also clean off the glass around the hole with alcohol.