Leaking XP3....help!

[EdmondsAquarium]

My xp3 quits couple of days ago after I set it up (just moved to a new home). I started to find out when there was small pool of water around. then I noticed that water leaking slowly from the O ring. I thought it's easy, just tight it up. After half hour, it leaks again, now this time it's leaking from the hole where the power cord coming out, leaking much faster.... weird, what's wrong?? any similar experience, pressure issue, old parts or possible damage during the move???


thanks!

[beN]

How did start it up, by adding water manually? Or letting gravity do its trick?

[gklaw]

2 O-rings on the intake/output assembly. Make sure there is no strain on that part from the hose. You can buy two O-rings from LFS (KE should have it) or pick a couple similar size (larger not smaller) from HomeDepot. Unlike other O-rings, I found these two do not require exact fit.

Sometimes, simply release the strain, take out the assembly and lubricate the O-rings with silicon and the leak will go away. Vaseline jelly will get you through temporary as well but may not be good for the rubber in the long run.

[EdmondsAquarium]

It didn't leak at beginning. It starts after running for a while

How did start it up, by adding water manually? Or letting gravity do its trick?

[EdmondsAquarium]

The O rings are intact..the first time, sorry, I think I said wrong, the water actually leaks from the end of plastic hose below the O ring...sorry...

2 O-rings on the intake/output assembly. Make sure there is no strain on that part from the hose. You can buy two O-rings from LFS (KE should have it) or pick a couple similar size (larger not smaller) from HomeDepot. Unlike other O-rings, I found these two do not require exact fit.

Sometimes, simply release the strain, take out the assembly and lubricate the O-rings with silicon and the leak will go away. Vaseline jelly will get you through temporary as well but may not be good for the rubber in the long run.

[gklaw]

What plastic hose below the O-ring A pic will help

When the two O-rings is strained or worn out, water got pushed into the top housing and comes out where the cord goes in. I have seen that happend to my XP and help others fixed theirs ? The O-rings may look intact but might have developed flat spots due to the strain.

This is my best guess from your description without seeing a picture. It will be the cheapest fix and worth trying. If you come over, I can even pop a couple O-rings in there for you FF.

[BubBleBee]

What plastic hose below the O-ring A pic will help

When the two O-rings is strained or worn out, water got pushed into the top housing and comes out where the cord goes in. I have seen that happend to my XP and help others fixed theirs ? The O-rings may look intact but might have developed flat spots due to the strain.

This is my best guess from your description without seeing a picture. It will be the cheapest fix and worth trying. If you come over, I can even pop a couple O-rings in there for you FF.

Sounds like exactly what happened to me awhile back... It turned out that it was the O-ring even tho the water was leaking from elsewhere...

[Jonney_boy]

I second and third what they said...

Leaking O-ring caused me to loose about 15-20 gallons overnight. Replaced o-ring and all was well.... except for a few bad dreams.

[ninez]

This is how it looks like at first (nice and dry)
Image taken from my Eheim 2262 with the "cap/lid" taken off. *EDIT: Eheim 2076 NOT 2262*



Once you turn on your filter, water starts to leak from the quick release.


When the water is full, it will come out slowly from the powercord.

I am assuming the design is the same for RENA XP.

[2wheelsx2]

This is how it looks like at first (nice and dry)
Image taken from my Eheim 2262 with the "cap/lid" taken off.

Thanks for the useful photo explaining the failure, but isn't the 2262 a round canister? That looks identical to my 2078, right down to the LED's and the priming button.