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What is the pipe size? Can try to get the eheim ones.
it's dripping small drops of water
What is the pipe size? Can try to get the eheim ones.
Henry aka joopsg
Current tank: 1 4 tier 3ft fish rack
Livestock: WC Ivanacara Adoketa, WC Apistogramma Kelleri 'Red Cheeks', A , WC Apistogramma Mendezi, WC Apistogramma Cruziero, WC Apistogramma Elizabethae and WC Biotoecus Operularis.
Are the drops coming from the hose/barb or from the rubber seals? In either case, some vaseline helps.
Hose clamps - can get from any neighbourhood hardware shop.
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Suzerolt, Vaseline is interesting. How should it be applied? Brush the area like pipe glue? Or take a dollop and apply it to the leaking area? Would there be any reaction with the water?
Vaseline can be purchased from Guardian Pharmacy/Watson. About $2+ per small bottle. Just apply a small blob with your finger around the fitting.
Vaseline is commonly used to lubricate O-rings for aquarium filters. It is aquarium safe.
One example:
http://www.fish-fish-fish.com/eheim-...988-2972-p.asp
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Oh I see. I know what Vaseline is. I use it when I go for my longer distance runs to prevent chafing.
But I guess it is only a temporary solution.
Hmm, I think Vaseline helps before it lubricates the rough ness that is not obvious to our eyes.
Best solution: apply Vaseline around the inner part of the tube, then tighten with the hose clamps!
May be you can post a picture of where it leaked.
So we can have a better idea.
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Andrew
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