So I go clean my fish tank and I noticed that the bottom of my tank stand is somewhat flooded with lots of water. I thought it was the tubing until I looked at the side of my EHEIM 2126 pro 2 canister filter and saw dribbles of water coming out. sigh... Good thing I recently bought a replacement sealing gasket that goes in between the canister top and bottom, which I promptly replaced and no more water leaking out from side... Until..... I turn on the filter and let it run and for awhile and while running I observed it for any more leaks from the sealing gasket area and then... I see the water coming out again. This time not from the sealing gasket but from the top of the canister where the hand holds are. I turned off the filter and disconnected the hosing and plugs and lifted the filter out of the stand and all this water came pouring out of the top. I unscrewed and took apart the top unit and found that it was hollow inside except for the priming push thing which is actually the motor. I then noticed that the priming unit has an orange O-Ring and that o-ring had a large crack along it. I thought nothing of it until I pushed the priming thing down and noticed that the O-ring, which I'm assuming is supposed to be tight around the circumference of the priming unit, elongated itself in to what i can describe as a bell curve. Anyhow.. the main point is that it wasn't keeping water in the canister and was just letting water seep in to the empty cavity of the head unit. Arghh.. Now.. the question is: Where the heck can I find a replacement orange O-Ring for the priming unit? Eheimparts.com and bigalsonline doesn't have it unless I missed it.
Summary:
Eheim 2126 leaking from 2 places, Sealing gasket and priming unit. Replaced sealing gasket but don't know what part number or where to find orange O-Ring for priming unit.
Helpppp........?
I'm a bit desperate even though you might not be able to tell... I'm running a marineland 330 filter and a small heater temporarily. But I hope to find the parts sooon. =( By the way, the filter is still under warranty... I emailed Eheim and they haven't replied back yet.. *sigh*... So much for eheim support. I'll call tuesday maybe they can send me the parts i need since it is still under warranty.
Hellpppppp
UPDATE: As you might have read through this thread, I've had nothing but trouble with Eheim. Anyhow, here is a link for you to look at concerning my disassembling of my Eheim filter. Yes I know that voided my warranty but screw Eheim... I'm not doing business with them anymore.
UPDATE 2: You can go to http://www.AtomicRice.com to purchase these o-rings.. I won't be doing group buys anymore.. Last time was a bit of a headache and stress trying to get all the orders together, etc etc etc...
Link to pics ------> Eheim Project
Summary:
Eheim 2126 leaking from 2 places, Sealing gasket and priming unit. Replaced sealing gasket but don't know what part number or where to find orange O-Ring for priming unit.
Helpppp........?
I'm a bit desperate even though you might not be able to tell... I'm running a marineland 330 filter and a small heater temporarily. But I hope to find the parts sooon. =( By the way, the filter is still under warranty... I emailed Eheim and they haven't replied back yet.. *sigh*... So much for eheim support. I'll call tuesday maybe they can send me the parts i need since it is still under warranty.
Hellpppppp
UPDATE: As you might have read through this thread, I've had nothing but trouble with Eheim. Anyhow, here is a link for you to look at concerning my disassembling of my Eheim filter. Yes I know that voided my warranty but screw Eheim... I'm not doing business with them anymore.
UPDATE 2: You can go to http://www.AtomicRice.com to purchase these o-rings.. I won't be doing group buys anymore.. Last time was a bit of a headache and stress trying to get all the orders together, etc etc etc...
Link to pics ------> Eheim Project