Re: [APD] Re: Leaky Eheim

[John Brekken <jbrekken1 at yahoo_com>]

Is there a consensus on what lubricant is good for
maintaining o-rings?  I was under the impression that
petroleum jelly would degrade rubber (like dissolving
like).

--- James Purchase <jppurchase at sympatico_ca> wrote:

> Rachael, where is it leaking? Eheims have rubber
> O-rings which are supposed 
> to prevent leaks. Are you sure that the O-rings are
> in good shape? (you can 
> get replacements if needed). Over time, they can
> compact and allow the unit 
> to leak. You might also apply a small bit of
> petroleum jelly to the rings to 
> keep them supple. I have double taps on my eheim and
> it leaks sometimes - 
> its time to order new O-rings for it.
> 
> James Purchase
> Toronto 
> 
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