Need help on chiller leak

[Rudz Vankovic]

Hey guys, how do I combat this leakage (that small gap)?

 

It's a hailea hs66 chiller..

 

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[Vincent_tan]

You made 2mm pvc washer put on top the rubber and tiad it

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[Rudz Vankovic]

Sorry I'm confused, still trying to fig out ur suggestion.. do i insert the washer inside, or on top of the cap? And how m I suppose to tie (if u mean tying - tiad) the washer?

You made 2mm pvc washer put on top the rubber and tiad it

 

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[Vincent_tan]

Yes either you go iwana buy new rubber

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[Vincent_tan]

Put one more pvc washer to tie it

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[Rudz Vankovic]

Alright thnx, I'll give it another shot tmrw. Hope it works.. *fingers crossed*

Put one more pvc washer to tie it

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[LittleNat1]

Or you could use teflon / thread sealing tape

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[Rudz Vankovic]

Used but to no avail..

Or you could use teflon / thread sealing tape

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[sjrng]

Check that the rubber washer isn't damaged. Try screwing on the connection a bit less tightly, since using too much force can distort the shape of the washer.

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[zander]

Where do you guys get the quality pipe for your chiller? Mine are too soft...


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[Rudz Vankovic]

Any lfs should be good? I bought mine (the grey hose) from Nanyang Seaview Aquarium.. Just make sure u get the thicker ones

Where do you guys get the quality pipe for your chiller? Mine are too soft...


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[Rudz Vankovic]

The washer seems loose.. went to Mainland to find washers, hopefully it works this time. Gonna try it tmrw..

Check that the rubber washer isn't damaged. Try screwing on the connection a bit less tightly, since using too much force can distort the shape of the washer.

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