How to fix a leaking uniseal (Hybrid aquaponic system)

[@jrmorrissey207]

Von, The first 90 degree joint is cracked, and the angle of pipe is downward, forcing major compression on the seal at the bottom. I would replace the 90, and straighten the thru-pipe, and replace the seal. Likely the silicon will work since it will stick to everything, but for how long. Pipes need to to at 90 degree in both directions (up & down) to make an appropriate seal.

[@vonponics]

Hey Thanks for letting me know didn't think of that beforehand. But that makes perfect sense in why it was leaking. The silicon has been fine for already a few months but you never know as you said. I do plan on changing the plumbing I did, so will keep that in mind for when I do that. Thanks

[@DumbCarGuy]

Hows that Uniseal holding up Von. LOL

[@vonponics]

Well it didn't leak anymore after I used the silicon. However I don't have this tank anymore, the system is pretty different from what you see in this vid

[@davea.2311]

So, it's not how to fix a leaking uniseal, it's just a bodge.

[@vonponics]

I guess you can think of it that way. The best option would be to take the uni seal out and put a new one there instead. But because of my spot I didn't want to do that since I would have to drain the water, and move the tank to be able to take the pipe out. But when I do change some things in my green house I will redue the plumbing. But this temporary fix has been working for like 6 months so a good amount of time.