Eheim 2260 NEED HELP

[Ogrodii]

Hey guys my Eheim 2260 is having a really small leak from the drain tap it letting out drops do you know what this can be and how to fix it?
really need help Thank you!

 

[fwiffo]

i used to own an eheim 2250. it had no drain valve at the bottom. perhaps the connector inside needs to be tightened to the one ouside, if you follow me. i would check the o-ring part as well, if indeed it has one.

 

[deeda]

If the water is leaking out of the end of the fitting, the internal o-ring on the valve may be damaged or there is a bit of grit there that is causing the water to leak by.

If it's leaking at the canister body, the o-ring on the male end of the fitting may be due for a replacement or the nut inside the canister body needs to be snugged up.

Either way, the filter needs to be emptied of water to identify and correct the problem.

 

[Ogrodii]

Thanks but it seems to be leaking from the open and shut off valve?

can it be the O ring.

checked drain tap replacement and its 30$ thanks for your help

 

[boldtogether]

Thanks but it seems to be leaking from the open and shut off valve?

can it be the O ring.

checked drain tap replacement and its 30$ thanks for your help

The price of quality.
I would investigate like said by others but I feel you should just spend the $30 or try and replace with aftermarket plumbing parts.

 

[Ogrodii]

If the water is leaking out of the end of the fitting, the internal o-ring on the valve may be damaged or there is a bit of grit there that is causing the water to leak by.
+1 on this

i checked but the o rigng in side the drain tap looks ok and thats where its leaking im pretty sure ?????
what am i suppose to look for on the O ring

 

[mrwinkle]

Pics would help alot, or try getting a video of the leak. 9 times out of ten it is an o-ring or a gasket. You should be able to go to you Lowe's or home depot and find a suitable replacement parts for cheap. Just make sure to bring it with you to match it up.

 

[deeda]

i checked but the o rigng in side the drain tap looks ok and thats where its leaking im pretty sure ?????
what am i suppose to look for on the O ring

See if there are any tears or pieces missing from the o-ring OR if the o-ring appears flat. You will need to remove the drain tap to check the o-ring. The o-ring can be purchased online and there are 2 per package.