404 fluval leaking

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avecorealty

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• Aug 24, 2006

• #1

i got it used with 2 other canisters, all for 30 bucks filled with tons of media.
I changed the ring seal but it is still leaking. Maybe the reason is that it was sitting dry for 2-3 months.
i have no idea what to do. I will let it sit in the garage filled with water and hopefully the seal will start working

 

Euge

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• Aug 24, 2006

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i've heard that this is a common problem with the fluval 404. Maybe its the clamps?

 

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joeytoe

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• Aug 24, 2006

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Id check the clamps I have a 104 an the clips can be a lil off if there not perfect.

 

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hillbilly

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• Aug 24, 2006

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Yeah, if the clamps are not holding it firmly, it's gonna leak.

 

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turtleman85

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• Aug 28, 2006

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I had my 304 to leak on me a couple of weeks ago. I didn't have the lid sealed properly in the back, but the clamps snapped into place ok. I didn't think it could happen that easily.

 

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bilandshark

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• Sep 11, 2006

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IN reassemly if you over fill the canister it can cause leaking when it primes. The baskets move and shift, try not adding as much w ater in the canister B4 you put it back together.