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Re: [APD] Leaky Eheim
Ah, thank you. I will order a new one.
----- Original Message -----
From: Vaughn Hopkins<mailto:hoppy1 at surewest_net>
To: aquatic plants digest<mailto:aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: [APD] Leaky Eheim
O rings rely on the fluid pressure to push the ring against the
surfaces so that it seals. So, a less than perfect O ring might well
leak with no pressure, other than the weight of a bit of water, while
not leaking at higher pressure when running. A new O ring should solve
the problem.
On Monday, February 7, 2005, at 03:32 PM, Rachel Sandage wrote:
> Thanks for all your replies. It does seem to be leaking from where the
> o-ring is, but WHY DOES IT ONLY LEAK WHEN IT IS OFF????
>
> rs
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