FX5 leaking?

Yes brand new fx6 leaked right out of box had to tighten 4 screws holding motor try that if you haven't already


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Very odd. Op was it new or used? Its hard to trust used filters without taking them apart and inspecting them or running them.

Harley, didn't you just get your fx6? Was probably from shipping it without protectionm




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Ya Boxing Day sale I just tightened up the mounting screws and it was good to go


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If it's leaking while it's on that means there's a small leak probably from the o-ring. Though we all know the FX doens't like backpressure there's still pressure in some form when it's running, making the leak apparent. With no flow and no pressure it's not going to leak because it's small and just started. All that means is tighten the screws a little bit more and probably order a new o-ring.

If you had the motor off make sure when you put it back together it is seated right. If it is then like stated it probably needs new O ring. Make sure if you tighten it you dont
go crazy over tightening and crack the housing though.

My FX5 is coming into its seventh year now running-Just had to replace 4fasteners which broke because I was a bit too strong when tightening but otherwise I've never had any problems.
I would say look at the O-ring and also like shadow stryder said ensure its tightened securely. I do find the pump housing a bit of a pain and have to be careful don't damage the screws when tightening.
Otherwise I found it tough piece if equipment and would recommend it