Loc-Line Outlet Nozzle is Killing Me....UGH

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by cjrudy, Jun 1, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2010
    Messages:
    364
    I am filling my new 90 gallon for the first time, have the whole tank and sump filled up, I turn on the pump and the stupid Loc-Line nozzle is leaking where it apparently does not fit the 3/4 pvc from my corner overflow. I tried with and with out teflon tape with no luck, it leaks like a sieve, does anyone have any suggestions? UGH.....I wanted this running tonight.
     
    cjrudy, Jun 1, 2011
    cjrudy, Jun 1, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. telstar

    telstar Fire Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2008
    Messages:
    151
    Location:
    Coral Springs, Fl.
    bump

    does anyone have any ideas?
     
    telstar, Jun 8, 2011
    telstar, Jun 8, 2011
    #2
  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2003
    Messages:
    7,172
    Location:
    America
    Go to the LFS where you bought the overflow kit and exchange it.
     
    inwall75, Jun 8, 2011
    inwall75, Jun 8, 2011
    #3
  4. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,557
    Location:
    Detroit, MI
    I had to use A LOT of teflon tape on my 90 I had. But I would try a different one first. Does it look like the threads are stripped?
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 8, 2011
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 8, 2011
    #4
  5. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2005
    Messages:
    1,451
    Location:
    Berkeley, CA
    How bad is it leaking? If it's a ton then the threads are likely damaged on either the loc line side or the pipe side. If it's more like a drip then using ptfe paste could help.
     
    rocketmandb, Jun 8, 2011
    rocketmandb, Jun 8, 2011
    #5
  6. cjrudy

    cjrudy Coral Banded Shrimp

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2010
    Messages:
    364
    It ended up being a siphon hole underneath a 90 right where the nozzle connected, I plugged the hole.
     
    cjrudy, Jun 9, 2011
    cjrudy, Jun 9, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2009
    Messages:
    2,557
    Location:
    Detroit, MI
    Ahh yes the siphon hole that shoots water out. I hate that they automatically drill that hole. I replace the 90 before I even fill the tank. Just make sure at least one of ur locline returns are close to the surface and your good to go.
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 9, 2011
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 9, 2011
    #7