Leaks!!!

[boochiano]

OK...So I am super frustrated!!! I have been trying to get my rumple buckets leak proof for the last 3-4 weeks.

I have tried everything. Bigger O-rings. 1 O-ring on each side of fittings. Just when I think it dosen't leak..BAM

Sooo I guess I'm going to break down and get new buckets and maybe only go with the fluid site inicator (no fill/drain valves) and have to fill empty from the net pot and lifting the lid which I don't wanna do

I've tried silcone, seal all...I undone and reput the fittings on a million times. UGH\

Maybe someone has advise on this..I would appreciate it as my plants need to go into buckets, they have roots outside of the rockwool!!

[Rumpleforeskin]

This has happened a few times to folks in my build thread. Most of the leaks got solved by cleaning up the holes. Sanding the holes after drilling them seems to solve most leak issues. The fittings can't be over-tightened as to pop out the O-rings. Drill the holes so the fittings are not tight to the bucket. They should go through real smooth.

I would rather have a drain then a sight indicator. But read the thread and see how the other folks solved the leaks.

[boochiano]

Thanks Rump for answering

I will try deburring them..That's probably the only thing I haven't tried, I have the bubble bucket thread pretty much memorized by now!!

The only reason I was going to leave the sight indicator was cuz those aren't leaking.

Wish me luck!!

[boochiano]

UPDATE!!!

I have used grommets in the fill and drain valves and wallaa...no leaks!!

I'll keep ya updated as I have just transplanted babies today.