Ehiem Filter Need Help Desparelty

[roseykat5]

i cant seem to get the top on tight its soo lose and i cant figure out what the heck is wrong with it and i drained the water from the pump thingy its ehiem 2217 i changed and did what i was supposed to do and now i get the lid on the bottom and it dont seem tight and i tried to connect it 2ce and water spews out so im wondering whats going on with that please help as the fileter isnt running at the moment

 

[roseykat5]

EEP HELP PLEASE I CANT GET THE LID ON TIGHT ENOUGH IT LEAKS WHATS GOING ON !!!

 

[rabbut]

Hi, I don't run Ehems, so may not be in the best position to comment on the brands products specificaly. There are a few general rules to follow, should you have a leaky exturnal; Re-seat the lid, check the seals are not damaged, and in the correct position, ensure there are no internal parts that are preventing the lid tightening on properly.
Where exactly is it leaking from? one side or all of the lid area? Is it a torrant of water or a slowish trickel? Can you post photos of the lid, both on and off the filter, along with photos of the media in situe. If it is a slow leak, I can only surgest that the sael has gone, but that would be unlikely on an ehem that has been looked after. Is it still under garantee?
Sorry I can't be of more help
Rabbut

 

[roseykat5]

just wanted to say thanks for trying it was just a rubber thingy that goes on the lid that i forgot to put back on duh im a dummy oh well at least it fixed thanks again

 

[SJ2K]

Haha, isnt it great when you get worked up over a dilema and realise its somthing this simple wish all problems were so easily fixed!

 

[BigC]

it was just a rubber thingy that goes on the lid that i forgot to put back on duh im a dummy oh well at least it fixed thanks again

Ah the old sealing ring trick.
Just to keep you right, I would order an extra sealing ring and canister clips. They are handy to have in as the sealing rings wear with age and the clips get slack.
Just a little idea so as you dont get caught short in the future.
If you cant get them locally then Aquatics Online stock them.
Regards
BigC