Re: 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)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Iain Miller wrote:
> >
> > > "JazzyB!" <jazzybjazzy DONTWANTANY @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > >>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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