EheimQuick Disconnect

[Geral]

I have one of my 2217 leaking the output Quick disconnect I have seen people using ball valves do they work good over time , do you trust in this mod?

Thanks

[barrettsline]

I did it for my 2260s intake line. Siliconed the thread connections. never leaked.

[cu0ngsayz]

Sunny is running a few DIY Q/D on his 2260 with the petro tank. I'be personally made 2 for my 2213 and it works like a charm.

[myjohnson]

I have one of my 2217 leaking the output Quick disconnect I have seen people using ball valves do they work good over time , do you trust in this mod?

Thanks

All you need is a new o-ring.

[sunkenmetal]

check the o ring for damage. If you don't see any damage to the o ring try putting some o-ring lube on it and see if it stops leaking.

[Geral]

Will try to lube or replace o ring when I get home

I will let y'all know


Thanks people :)

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: EheimQuick Disconnect

Geral, check to make sure that the barbs where the hoses connect are not cracked. I had one crack like that and had to replace it with a DIY PVC QD. They work great, and, in my humble opinion, more robust that the Eheim product especially of you get nice schedule 80 valves.

[Geral]

I tried the o ring lubricated but it did not work
,Change the o ring and still leaking

I will go with sunny idea of PVC ball valve QD

And the output where u connect the hose to the head of the eheim it has a small drop so I put silicone RTV clear silicone I had here hope this fix it since I have seen it before.

Next time I won't put it in the closet after taking out for. A few months without use all this problems just pop up

Thanks I will apreciate suggestions

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: EheimQuick Disconnect

Looks like there's a small crack there.

[barrettsline]

EheimQuick Disconnect

Could have cracked over time. I see it unlikely unless it was old to begin with. Keep us updated.

[barrettsline]

EheimQuick Disconnect

Looks like there's a small crack there.

You got it in 15 seconds before me. Lol.

[Geral]

That's the Dagon power

I apply 1 layer is silicone today will wait 48 hrs
Apply a second one then will test again will post
How this work out

[barrettsline]

EheimQuick Disconnect

I'll call it timing and luck. Lol. I don't see a new for a second coat of silicone,if your making a DIY. Just coat your threaded ends well and let them dry for 24hrs. They should be good if you used enough.

[mgarrido]

EheimQuick Disconnect

Why not just order a new quick disconnect set? http://www.bigalspets.com/fish/plumb...-494-hose.html

[mgarrido]

EheimQuick Disconnect

Also check with City pets, they usually have this parts in stock if not they will have this for you on thursday.