Tank joints\seam concern

Good day all,

I'm at the point to fill the tank for a personal water/leak test. They only tested without my presence.
But my concern is the joints. Have a look and let me know what you guys think. This is a newly built tank, never been used before.
I don't feel confident to open the taps yet.

 

This 6ft was build in June this year. And as you said the workmanship is questionable, I'm not happy where I'm sitting now

 

@eugenevw..sooo let me know as I do not want the same hazzard..

 

@Mike Roos will do so. I think we must take a trip to the eastrand

 

I think this is caused from 1 of 2 things:
Cutting the silicone to neaten the edges (I've done this) OR
using tape to neaten the edges (I've done this)

The blade method can cause things like what it looks like in the last pic
The tape method can cause the rip like looks in the last pic.

Failing that, I am totally wrong and cannot see that well from the pics :-D
I don't see it as a train smash because the membrane inside still seams good (pun intended). If this is a DIY tank you can either strip that side and redo it or add edging to it. If someone built it for you then take it back for them to solve. Especially if you paid them for it.

And that, is my 2c word.:cheesy:

 

Thanks @Sash for you input. The last pic you see there is actually the nicest joint of them all except for that small air pocket.
All the other joints have air bubbles and large areas with air.
And yes I need my money back, I lost all trust in this tank.

Thanks again for you input

 

@eugenevw thats a shame man. Once that happens though its no point in pushing the issue. I hope they refund you!

 

Hi, im pretty sure what you have shown on the pics would not be the cause of any leaks.
This however is no reason to fill her up.
you say you paid for this tank to be built, return it, definitely. if that's not possible, demand the tank be stripped and redone to your satisfaction.

the last 2 tanks I have paid for, iv had the tank builder hold onto the tank until the silicone fully cured, and then water test at their premises. best.

hope all goes well, sharp.

 

Hi @eugenevw

I am no expert but there are alot of small airpockets or bubbles and then the areas with no silicon as you have indicated with the arrow.

I have recently redone my 5ft and only had one joint with a small part that didnt had silicone all the way through the joint on the glass seams.

According to me the silicone between the glass on the seam will be your main seam. This could tear on those gaps and bubbles due to the pressure.

So I think you should let them redo it.

Maybe @f-fish can also give some advice as I have gotten some advice from him on my joint issue.

Kind regards.

 

it's not right ..... - might make a nice terrarium from the looks of things.

 

Thank you all for your inputs.
I went to the builder yesterday......he's gonna build me a new tank

 

nice @eugenevw.
Glad he is gonna replace you with a new tank!
Let's hold thumb's up for this one.

 

Thanks @Mike Roos, hopefully I'll get it next week. Will keep you posted.

 

Sooooo.... tomorrow I'm gonna fetch the newly build tank. Let's hope this one is perfect.I'll keep you guys updated.

 

Is must be in mint condition!:beereugenevw

 

failing that you have to name and shame hahahaha
just kidding

 

hehe, that's part of my plan @Sash. :laugh:

 

But let's give the builder a chance first.....

 

THis is it make it or break t!