Originally Posted by
danser75
Ok so I built a new tank and it doesnt leak much but it does some. But the big deal is that almost all of the plastic fittings in the plastic plates are leaking. I used 1/2 inch HDPE cutting boards and then drilled with a 1/2 inch bit and used a 1/4 inch mpt tap. it called for a 17/32 inch hole but I used a 1/2 inch hoping for a tighter fit and it seems very snug but then I used about 4 layed of the blue teflon tape and it still friggin leaks. I am so fed up with this I am about to sell the whole unit as it sits. I want to know if anyone else has had this problem and if so is there a glue to use around the joints or how do I overcome these darn leaks.
Dude your not alone but i have learned something you will appreciate ............
Permatex joint compound !!!!!! Its at most auto parts places. Basically its liquid Teflon. You put it on every threaded fitting tighten the fitting then let set for at least 12 hours before putting ANY pressure on it and you WILL NOT leak. I use this for oil, coolant, air, anything and it never leaks. Hot or cold, and I've used it for years, and you can take it apart if you need! without breaking anything.
Its done right or its not done !
Hail HHO.