Leaky SCWD

[Ne0eN]

I'm just fighting one leak issue after another. Last night I finally put the CL in operation and i'm seeing lots and lots of micro-bubbles. I already addressed one leak on the input of the pump, but now it appears that SCWD output connections are wet. Anyone else experienced this issue? I guess using tie-wrapps on a 3/4" hose is not the correct approach. Time to get some metal clamps. Any other ideas?

 

-Rob

[JMsAquarium]

You can always try to silicone it. Put some around the SCED pipe then slide the tube over it. Be careful with metal clamps. They will rust and fast.

[GaryL]

i used metal hose clamps for my SCWD. you can crank on those suckers.

[Ne0eN]

I give up!!! :wall:

 

I put 5 metal clamps on all possible barb hose connections and still getting micro-bubbles. All the other connections are either PVC cemented or teflon threaded. This is not worth the effort... :wall:

 

-Rob

[davelin315]

I have heard that they sometimes have leaking problems and are not put together well. Try and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. The only other thing I can think of if you are getting microbubbles is that they are present in your water already or there's an air pocket that's being worked out. Try and give it a good shake to dislodge any residual air and see if that clears it out.

[traveller7]

If you have the tubing length, place the whole SQWD under water to check for air leaks.

[flowerseller]

How do you know you're getting the bubbles from that.

You could be pulling them from somewhere else and sending them through it.

[BeltwayBandit]

or you could be cavitating your pump. Is the pump making a lot of noise?

[HowardofNOVA]

Rob,

Every SCWD that I purchased leaks. If you notice when you get them, the molding line, runs right down the middle of the nipple. Just put a good dose of Silicone on the male adapter before you put the hose on and then crank down with a metal clamp. Should work fine then.

Howard