When to leak test?

Cray4me · 11-24-2010, 03:23 PM

A couple weeks ago I bought a 55g at a garage sale for $5. Leak tested it & found that it leaked. Have since got it resiliconed, this was Sunday night. How soon should I wait till I fill it to test it for leaks?
It's been pretty cold here. Will that make a difference in the testing of it...meaning when testing it is it ok to let it sit over night outside in 40f weather?

Thanks

WhiteGloveAquatics · 11-24-2010, 04:04 PM

Fill it up outside in the morning and in the afternoon drain it, in that time a leak will be present in a 55g. Usually wait 24 hours for the silicone to cure is all the waiting time that is needed.

good find for $5 even if it leaked, Im sure it was cheaper then a brand new one or even craigslist used one.

Cray4me · 11-24-2010, 04:19 PM

Thanks

I really don't want to wait to get this tank set up. It has been curing now for over 48 hours.
I'll go give it a fill.

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Cray4me Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 45 Name: J D Location: Northern CA Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 26 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: When to leak test? Thanks I really don't want to wait to get this tank set up. It has been curing now for over 48 hours. I'll go give it a fill. __________________ SWIM AWAY

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