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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
Here's the skinny:
I setup my Eheim Ecco 2231 canister filter last night and it was running quite well. As a pre-caution I put the filter in a bucket... just in case. Well... I awoke this morning to discover the "just in case". The bucket had over a litre of water in it. It doesn't appear that the water dripped from the tubing or where the tubing is connected to the joints, though it could've happened. I've stopped the filter and pulled it apart just to inspect (the DIY in me) and see if everything seemed kosher. Everything seemed okay so I'm about to empty the bucket and run the filter again... in the bucket . Does anyone have any ideas as to what could've caused this water to appear in the bucket? Does anyone here own an Ecco? This filter needs to be up and running ASAP so I'd greatly appreciate your prompt responses. Jay Jazzybjazzy IHATESPAM @ hotmail.com |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
Hi there,
Sometimes the sealing rubber ( o-ring? not familliar with the ecco, just with eheim in general) will leak somewhat when you just start using the filter. Use some vaseline (acid free) on it, it will help to seal. In time the seal should improve... (sorry for the bad english, hop it comes across) |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
"JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... Here's the skinny: I setup my Eheim Ecco 2231 canister filter last night and it was running quite well. As a pre-caution I put the filter in a bucket... just in case. Well... I awoke this morning to discover the "just in case". The bucket had over a litre of water in it. It doesn't appear that the water dripped from the tubing or where the tubing is connected to the joints, though it could've happened. I've stopped the filter and pulled it apart just to inspect (the DIY in me) and see if everything seemed kosher. Everything seemed okay so I'm about to empty the bucket and run the filter again... in the bucket . Does anyone have any ideas as to what could've caused this water to appear in the bucket? Does anyone here own an Ecco? This filter needs to be up and running ASAP so I'd greatly appreciate your prompt responses. As with any cannister if you don't get the seal quite right on the lid the thing can/will leak. Chances are that by pulling it apart & putting it back together you've solved the problem. Only other thing is that if it is a brand new filter, did you grease the seal? I. |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
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? "Iain Miller" wrote in message ... "JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... Here's the skinny: I setup my Eheim Ecco 2231 canister filter last night and it was running quite well. As a pre-caution I put the filter in a bucket... just in case. Well... I awoke this morning to discover the "just in case". The bucket had over a litre of water in it. It doesn't appear that the water dripped from the tubing or where the tubing is connected to the joints, though it could've happened. I've stopped the filter and pulled it apart just to inspect (the DIY in me) and see if everything seemed kosher. Everything seemed okay so I'm about to empty the bucket and run the filter again... in the bucket . Does anyone have any ideas as to what could've caused this water to appear in the bucket? Does anyone here own an Ecco? This filter needs to be up and running ASAP so I'd greatly appreciate your prompt responses. As with any cannister if you don't get the seal quite right on the lid the thing can/will leak. Chances are that by pulling it apart & putting it back together you've solved the problem. Only other thing is that if it is a brand new filter, did you grease the seal? I. |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
"JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... 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. |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
Iain Miller wrote:
"JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... 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 |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
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 ... Iain Miller wrote: "JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... 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 |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
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 message . be... 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 ... Iain Miller wrote: "JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... 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 |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
Mine is an old 2213 with no "automatic" lid (neither priming)...
The lid as two diameters the o-ring has to sit at the very position on the smaller where it touches the larger. When you close by hand you feel when you are not simultaneous. Perhaps your handle prevent you of feeling it. I never did use grease but I had leaks once every 10 closings. You should prevent the O-ring to roll when you close. Philippe "JazzyB!" jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com wrote in message ... 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 message . be... 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 |
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Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!
Take the cover off ,under is the pump make sure the seals around the
pump are not leaking JazzyB! wrote: Here's the skinny: I setup my Eheim Ecco 2231 canister filter last night and it was running quite well. As a pre-caution I put the filter in a bucket... just in case. Well... I awoke this morning to discover the "just in case". The bucket had over a litre of water in it. It doesn't appear that the water dripped from the tubing or where the tubing is connected to the joints, though it could've happened. I've stopped the filter and pulled it apart just to inspect (the DIY in me) and see if everything seemed kosher. Everything seemed okay so I'm about to empty the bucket and run the filter again... in the bucket . Does anyone have any ideas as to what could've caused this water to appear in the bucket? Does anyone here own an Ecco? This filter needs to be up and running ASAP so I'd greatly appreciate your prompt responses. Jay Jazzybjazzy IHATESPAM @ hotmail.com |
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