4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)

[nolapete]

I still plan on using it.

 

[MHGeckos]

I've been following this since before I joined and all I can say is, WOW! I look forward to seeing it finished and I am going to keep Pond Coat in mind for my future projects!

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[nolapete]

Apparently, the small leak started way before 3700 gallons. Test fill two left overnight with around 1300 gallons or so leaked at a very small rate. I suspect that because of that I didn't see it with the first test fill.

Unfortunately, I'll have to dry the tank out again. Until I can get my friends over to help me reverse the French doors, I won't be doing any more testing. I need to be able to see what is happening on that side of the tank to determine where the leak is coming from. If it was in the bottom, the amount of Rubber Coat I applied should have taken care of it.

 

[bubbles123]

That sucks! I was so hoping to hear you say it was full and no leaks. Good luck with the repairs.

 

[tcarswell]

Pete ! Its Taylor. I have been in the process of moving lately and unfortunately out of free time except to check this build. And let me tell you buddy. Your persistence and absolute awesome job on this build took HEART! You are one hell of a dude to see this through Congratulations man and best of luck.

 

[nolapete]

Might fill it up to below the window and see if it leaks. Trying to see how high up the leak is.

 

[BadOleRoss]

I think filling it below the window is a must. As many coat of LR as you have you should not have a leak unless it involves the viewing window.

 

[zennzzo]

and then once you eliminate that much to be leak free, I guess all you can do it to fill it 1-2 inches at a time and let it set till you are for sure you have no leaks, then go another 1-2 inches, wait and see etc..

I feel for you Brother, but I have spent over a week, leak detecting, to find a pencil size hole in a 75 ton fish hold 1-2 inches at a time...
Problem I had, was the smallest of wakes in the harbor would rock the boat enough for the water, that was standing on a rib, to pour off, and I thought I had isolated the level of the leak, as it dumped into the bilge...What a headache...eventually I found it, and so will you...

Keep up the good work, it comes with all the pleasant things, you've had to do so far...

 

[Smok3o3]

Wow I cant believe your building something so massive its great!

 

[Griller]

Great work there Pete. I'm almost leaping out of my seat with excitement to see your tank up and running!!!

How many of these huge scale builds get started but never actually get finished?

Remember the guy with the giant cylindar tank? OR the guy with the shipping container? Or any of the 300, 400, 500, 700g plywood builds we've followed with great enthusiasm that the owner just never posted again?

Don't give up on me yet Kallmond - just got myself a big house with a great spot for a massive tank.