CS1 Assembly Help - Leaking O-Ring

[Want2BS8ed]

Quick question - finished assembly of my CS-1 yesterday and set it up in a spare tank. I have water bypassing the o-ring between the cone and collection cup neck.

I have been out of the hobby for a while and the cone style skimmers are somewhat new to me.

Any suggestions on where to start with trouble shooting?

Many thanks in advance,

Mike

 

[Want2BS8ed]

Heard back directly from Justin. Here is his input:

"It should stop leaking once the o-ring conforms to the neck. Sometimes the neck groove has slight variations which causes the ring to contact the neck unevenly, but this will typically resolve itself in a day or so. Also you can lightly coat it with silicone grease which will help give it a better seal."

Thanks Justin! Awesome products and great customer service... much appreciated in this day and age.

Mike

 

[bvoss]

I have the same problem with mine. It fits tight and I can't get the skimmer neck to seat without rolling the O ring out of the groove. I will play with it and hope it settles in.

 

[ctenophore]

Hi Bill, try a little silicone grease. That will make it much easier to remove & replace the neck/cup.

 

[bvoss]

The silicone grease was an instant fix. I would recommend to anybody.

Thanks Justin,,

Bill

 

[ctenophore]

All CS1 kits are going to have some included from now on.