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  • Eheim 2217 Leaking..

    My 2217 is leaking from the quick connect valves on the output side (the smaller of the two sets of valves that are on the return line from the canister to the spraybar).

    It's a slow leak of about 1 drop of water a second. I checked my o-ring and its in good shape. The setup is the same as my other three 2217's with it sitting at the bottom, and the tubing ran up and hung over the back of the tank.

    Thoughts?
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  • #2
    Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

    Hmm... do you have any calcium deposits that have accumulated around the quick connect valves? Did it just start after to cleaned out the filter?
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    • #3
      Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

      I would just pull it apart and then put it back together again.  This should resolve the problem.  I have found one time I had not properly reinstalled mine (2215) and I had to just pull it all apart and put it back together again and then the leak disappeared.

      What fish do Jesper have
      180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
      110
      Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
      58 S. Decorus

      "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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      • #4
        Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

        No, I went to do a water change and found that it looks like its been leaking for the last 12 to 24 hours. It can't be more than that as I was "under the hood" yesterday morning.

        I bought the filter brand new, and it has only been used in freshwater. All the connectors were clean and still lubricated. I even hooked everything up in the sink and it all worked fine there with everything around the same head.

        I'm suspect that because its on the output, that the leaking water is the result of too much head. The thing is, that all of my Eheims, as I'm sure most of everyone's here are all set up the same. It sits on the bottom of the stand, and runs up to the back of the tank. It's an Oceanic setup, 135g with about 5 feet of total head.
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        • #5
          Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

          Originally posted by Zulaab";p="
          I would just pull it apart and then put it back together again.  This should resolve the problem.  I have found one time I had not properly reinstalled mine (2215) and I had to just pull it all apart and put it back together again and then the leak disappeared.
          Tried it - 4 different times, in two different locations. Both times at the sink it worked fine where everything was at the same level. Both times re-connected under the stand it leaked. I even moved all the tubing to the same side of the tank just to see if that would make a difference. No difference.
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          • #6
            Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

            How long have you had it?  Do you still have the receipt?  I had that happen to a 2215 shortly after I set it up, maybe a couple of months after the original purchase and past the store return policy and I contacted Eheim and had a hissy fit.  I faxed them my receipt and a scan of the upc from the box and they sent me a new set of quick disconnects.  However, the fax to Canada had me confused for a while when it showed up on my phone bill.  Fortunately for me I had an extra set of old, dependable quick connects available until the replacement arrived (which is still in the package, unopened, unused)
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            • #7
              Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

              You can also buy new quick connects at City Pets.. they almost always have them in stock.  I believe Paul at T&T around the corner from you have them too.. they are not cheap :(

              What fish do Jesper have
              180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
              110
              Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
              58 S. Decorus

              "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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              • #8
                Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                those valves go bad it's happened to me twice. i don't use them anymore. it's more trouble but i do not care for those valves.
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                • #9
                  Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                  Originally posted by szidlon";p="
                  How long have you had it?  Do you still have the receipt?  I had that happen to a 2215 shortly after I set it up, maybe a couple of months after the original purchase and past the store return policy and I contacted Eheim and had a hissy fit.  I faxed them my receipt and a scan of the upc from the box and they sent me a new set of quick disconnects.  However, the fax to Canada had me confused for a while when it showed up on my phone bill.  Fortunately for me I had an extra set of old, dependable quick connects available until the replacement arrived (which is still in the package, unopened, unused)
                  Originally posted by Zulaab";p="
                  You can also buy new quick connects at City Pets.. they almost always have them in stock.  I believe Paul at T&T around the corner from you have them too.. they are not cheap :(
                  This is why I love going to Truong at Xtreme. I bought the filter new from him last week so I could get this 135g cycling finally. I went back today, explained what was going on, and he just slid a new set of connectors across the counter.  8)

                  He told me to try those, and if they didn't work, to bring the whole thing back and he would take care of me. Now that's service people!

                  (Ps. my Brownies are about to come on and lose valiantly against the evil Cowboys. I'll post results after I get done crying, after the game..)
                  Experiencing an aquatic renaissance!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                    SUCCESS! It was the connector. Imagine that..

                    Thanks for everyone's help this morning!
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                    • #11
                      Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                      Good news :)  I am glad to hear that :)

                      You gotten the wet dry up and running ?

                      What fish do Jesper have
                      180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                      110
                      Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                      58 S. Decorus

                      "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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                      • #12
                        Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                        No :( still waiting on my order to come in. Per Fed Ex I'll be getting it tomorrow. That should give me just enough time to have this tank fully cycled before I drop in my first Troph colony!
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                        • #13
                          Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                          Are you doing the cycle fish less or do you have a few fish in there adding to the cycle ?

                          What fish do Jesper have
                          180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                          110
                          Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                          58 S. Decorus

                          "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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                          • #14
                            Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                            I'm using some small Malawi to cycle.
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                            • #15
                              Re: Eheim 2217 Leaking..

                              Cool :)  I cannot wait to see pictures when your fish come in :)

                              What fish do Jesper have
                              180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                              110
                              Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                              58 S. Decorus

                              "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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