Fx5 question

[nightster]

OK so the drain plug started leaking, is the little ball valve replaceable?

[TaTeR ToT]

Is it standard npt?

If so go grab some rectorseal(liquid tephlon) and coat the threads in it, then tighten back up and let dry for 24 hours.
The threads have to be super clean and completly dry.
Hope this helps.

[nightster]

Im sorry, npt?

[TaTeR ToT]

Standard pipe thread

[nightster]

Im not sure, I didn't mess with it too much since there's no fish in the tank. (new setup) ill check when I get home, if all else fails I wonder if I can pull the ball valve out and silicone it shut...

[TaTeR ToT]

Yes you can, miguel did this to one he sold me, worked awesome.

[nightster]

I wonder how he got it out...

[TaTeR ToT]

I couldn't tell you, pm mgarrido.

[jhenry]

Just another thought they do sell the valve. I have one laying around I'll look through my stuff to see I can find it for you

[nightster]

Just another thought they do sell the valve. I have one laying around I'll look through my stuff to see I can find it for you

Thanks

[nightster]

Well the leak has stopped and I got it working, but it just doesn't seem to be moving as much water as I thought it would...

[TaTeR ToT]

Try the DIY spray bar, nasty amount of flow.

[jhenry]

Well the leak has stopped and I got it working, but it just doesn't seem to be moving as much water as I thought it would...

How do you fix it? Glad to hear it stopped leaking bty.

[nightster]

Idk lol, I pulled it out and wiped it off. I am leaving the ball valve open and letting the plugged piece of tubing on it act as a plug.

[jhenry]

Idk lol, I pulled it out and wiped it off. I am leaving the ball valve open and letting the plugged piece of tubing on it act as a plug.

I was going to tell that I had mine running that way for awhile with no problems. Again glad it worked out for you. Check that the impeller is in good shape on your flow issue and the inlet tube is Is sealing properly. Good luck