Well the lid can only be opened simultaneously. It opens by moving the
handle which doubles as a water primer and seal lock. I wasn't aware that
the o-ring (sealing ring) could go any higher than it already is? In the
interim I just bought an AquaClear so the tank can continue to be filtered.
That said, I'm not giving up on this 2231 Eheim filter as I really believe
that Eheim's are great. I've had several that worked smoothly. I think
it's a very small problem. Like everyone seems to say, I think it's
something to do with the o-ring which I believe is just a slight problem
that can be rectified.
"Philippe Lemaire (remove oldies)" wrote in
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With a round one as you close it first at one side then at the other
you are more likely to leak...

Entering the lid vertically can avoid this !
Also putting the o-ring as high as possible with some torque
to maintain it high as you release it.

Philippe

"Velvet" wrote in message
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Iain Miller wrote:

"JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message
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I did not grease the seal. No where in the instructions booklet does
it
mention that. Interesting... Did you take a look at the picture I
posted
to see where I indicated the water could escape if I tilted the
canister?
Problem in my city is that I don't think any of the LFS sell Eheim
products - lucky me

I'll take it to one of the LFS and see if anyone has any ideas before
I
go
and buy another brand. I'll also buy some vaseline and try that as
well.
Is that a common thing... the Vaseline on the seal of a new canister?


My Eheim Pro cannisters both came with a small tube of vaseline for
exactly
this purpose - suggest you check the packaging to make sure you didn't
get
some too!

rgds

I.



I have an eheim classic-type (not a classic, but similar, round, and not
an ecco) and that didn't come with such stuff. I didn't grease the
seal, and to date haven't had leaks... I do try and make sure it's
seated right, and run in a bucket for a day or so after maintenance just
to be sure though - had a leaky tap once, don't want a repeat of that!

Velvet