Re: Eheim Ecco Problem - Need Urgent Help!

"JazzyB!" <jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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.