Aqua Nova Canister Filter Leaking
#1
Posted 03 February 2010 - 02:46 PM
i have a working in order aqua nova canister filter, at work now dont know my model number) but recently it been leaking on the lid...where the four clips and where the power cable extend out from the filter motor.
I have changed the outter rubber where the lid is...but still leaking CRAZY!!!
I dont know what to do?!?!? what is wrong with the filter....nothing seem to be broken
regards
jennie
#2
Posted 03 February 2010 - 02:54 PM
I don't know too much about these filters but this may be use to you in the meantime - http://www.perthcich...showtopic=18515
Daz
#3
Posted 03 February 2010 - 03:18 PM
1. check the canister area where the head attaches for small cracks
2. remove the rubber O-ring, clean under running water to remove small particles, then coat generously in vaseline and put it back
3. some canisters have a flowback into the head unit from the taps, so when they leak the water flows into the head and can then leak from there. Make sure the O-rings of the taps are coated with vaseline as well and not leaking.
#4
Posted 03 February 2010 - 03:43 PM
Also check the tap o-rings and make sure they have not perished.
Try calling your Local Fish shops around your area that stock aqua nova (or any filter with a priming button) and they should be able to help service the canister for you.
EDIT: Just read Dazzas link and that's more than likely the issue. They are great filters! But like all filters with o-rings they need to be serviced and lubricated regularly.....regardless of make or model.
#5
Posted 03 February 2010 - 06:10 PM
i just open my canister (Aqua Nover 1500), lead to look for the O-ring your mentioning in the primer....i cant seem to find out inside.....
i'm so confused...still on what to do.
#6
Posted 03 February 2010 - 06:19 PM
Daz
#7
Posted 03 February 2010 - 06:34 PM
i have attached some photos so you can see what i am talking about
regards
Jennie
hi i have attached another photo....not sure if that is the O-ring you guys are talking about
regards
Jennie
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#8
Posted 03 February 2010 - 06:50 PM
From that thread I linked earlier "If you get a screw driver and remover the Aqua nova plate, You will see 4 screws on the plunger. unscrew the screws and the whole handle will pop out with a spring."
The way I read is the round disc labelled Aqua Nova needs to be removed. Levering with a flathead screwdriver between the light silver colour and dark grey edge perhaps?
#9
Posted 03 February 2010 - 06:59 PM
i go check now
#10
Posted 03 February 2010 - 07:06 PM
there is no screws.....i've tried pulling it by forced and even got my finger stuck....
is it possible to open that????
if you can see the photos i have attached....i have already unscrew the four screws and its pretty simple inside...i cant seem to see the O-ring
#11
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:12 PM
#12
Posted 03 February 2010 - 09:20 PM
If you wish to continue to try by yourself, then look closely at the silver cover plate with the A/Nova name on it... there are two small slots on the top and bottom of the plate where you can stick a very small flat head screw driver into, to leaver it off. You will find 3 or 4 small Phillips screws under it that you have to unscrew.... you can then push the whole remaining plunger down, popping it out and exposing the O-ring.... problem now is to source a new O-ring and trying to get it back into place without pinching the O-ring on the way back in... another reason to get it to a place where they have done this before....
My strong advice is to find a LFS that you can trust.... let me know what suburb you are in, and I can recommend a LFS local to you that might be able to help.... I have lived there before, and know a few good people to deal with.... otherwise, I can contact the importer and ask for their guidance on your behalf.
Cheers,
Oliver
#13
Posted 04 February 2010 - 05:41 AM
Thank for the reply. Woke up this morning and checked the canister again...YAY..I finally open up the aqua nova lid....
But the down side is...i still cant find that O-RING you guys are talking about.
Is it completely worn out so i cant find it anymore???? where does it even sit??
another questions is where can i purchase this O-RING
I'm in sydney - near blacktown.
thanks guys for all you help. I have taken some photo of the open aqua nova lid.....
regards
Jen
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#14
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:15 PM
#15
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:20 PM
thats strange....
so where can i get an O-ring for the filter?
regards
Jen
#16
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:30 PM
#17
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:33 PM
The plunger must have to come out still???
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#18
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:40 PM
there is no rubber thing to be found when i open the lid.
So i am very LOST on what is the O-RING still
#19
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:41 PM
This is seperate to the grey lid you removed.
#20
Posted 04 February 2010 - 12:44 PM
It seem to be stuck...impossible to pull out....with all the force i have....
not sure if it does come out...thought i might get some advice before i break the cansiter
ok so to clarify the next step...
from the edit photo number 4..
i need to push it down...and i will see the O-ring???
if that is the case i need to try it when i get home tonight after work...
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