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Offline Charles99

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Tanks in storage
« 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?
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Offline Marty

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Re: Tanks in storage
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline kodyboy

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Re: Tanks in storage
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Regalblue

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Re: Tanks in storage
« Reply #3 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
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