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05-12-2004, 10:36 AM #1
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Working on a existing lobster tanl in a resturant,the copper to plastic tubing joint keeps leaking,I repaced the
3/8" compression joint, but it still leaks. Any one have any good ideas? The unit is using "hot shot"
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05-13-2004, 07:06 PM #2
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3/8 compression
Did you put the metal sleeve inside the plastic tubing for support?
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05-13-2004, 09:54 PM #3
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I didn't think you could use compression fittings of refreigeration.
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05-13-2004, 10:04 PM #4
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compression
I thought he was on the water side.
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05-14-2004, 04:50 PM #5
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lobster tanks
The compression fitting was "factory" but it leaks there, I replaced the compression fitting with a new one,and can't get a good leak proof joint,it is tough getting the farrel over the plastic I think it may have swelled with time. They use a plastic evaporator coil in the water because lobsters can't stand any exposure to copper it kills them.
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05-14-2004, 06:51 PM #6
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If using an insert doesn't help I'm of no help here. Only seen 1 tank in my life.
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05-15-2004, 03:03 AM #7
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Can you cut back of piece of the plastic, and restart the compression fitting? just curious.
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05-15-2004, 06:45 AM #8
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I tried that, but it didn't work and the plastic tubing appears to have swollen with age, I see no manufacture's tag, I'd like to see if i could get a new evaporator or see they might have a fix, it must happen elsewhere at times.
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05-15-2004, 07:04 AM #9
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Try This Tom
http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/search?query=lobster+tanks If no help, sorry.
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05-15-2004, 08:17 AM #10
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I ran Into the same problem about a year ago. i replaced the tubing, nut and ferule with air brake tubing and fittings that you should be able to get at any good auto parts store. so far over a year and no leaks. let us know how you make out
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05-15-2004, 07:34 PM #11
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Not to my suprise you have a leak the tanks anyone is producing are just not rite.They should be some kind of chilled water systemkinda likr the amana rooftops that had thenhot water coil
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05-22-2004, 05:15 PM #12
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Marineland most likly made it. We do not use the plastic tubing any more. We now use coated copper coils.
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05-22-2004, 09:22 PM #13
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Comming out of left field is..
If your tank has a water pump system go get a water condenser, reverce it, and put a TXV.
If your system has been serviced, with hot shot, you could has some acid in your system that will melt the plastic evap.
Create a chiller for the tank, and you will be much happier.
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