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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Charles99 on November 04, 2017, 09:53:00 AM

Title: Tanks in storage
Post by: Charles99 on November 04, 2017, 09:53:00 AM

I have three tanks that have been sitting in my basement dry for 5 to 6 years 30, 55, 75 gal. I want to get back into the hobby and was wondering if I need to worry about possible leaks from the tanks sitting so long?

Title: Re: Tanks in storage
Post by: Marty on November 04, 2017, 10:07:35 PM

I would just inspect the silicone to see if it looks good before filling.  Silicone generally is pretty hardy provided it hasn't been chewed on.

Title: Re: Tanks in storage
Post by: kodyboy on November 05, 2017, 12:48:14 AM

I agree. If the silicone looks good they are probably fine.  I would just fill them to test them out before putting them in a nice area.

Title: Re: Tanks in storage
Post by: Regalblue on November 05, 2017, 06:56:05 AM

You're probably fine.  Where you'd really need to worry is if they were outside in a shed or other non temperature regulated storage