Filter Question Rena XP3

[clouxles]

I have had a XP3 running without problem for 18 months. After cleaning it this weekend I noticed a very, very slow leak coming from top of the cannister. Anything I tried to do made it leak worse. Even a new seal did not work. Talked to the help desk... which was really the "no help desk"...or I had already tried all his trouble shooting tips. He did mention I may have a bad seal (even the new one)... so after 3 hours and many gallons of water I packed it up and installed another filter.

It has been a great filter to date so I'd like to tackle this again...anyone had similar problems and managed to work around them?

Thanks

Mark

[babblefish1960]

Without minimizing your frustration, have you made certain that the seat for the seal is completely clean and without any damage. It may sound obvious, but you really need to check that first.  The other thing you can do after this, is coat the seal itself in a silicone adhesive, it won't glue the seal to the housing, but it will close off any imperfections found in either surface.

[kennyman]

Isn't there a white (Lithium) grease that is used to seat new seals?

[dan2x38]

there is a silcone paste used in plumbing... a small container costs like $2.50 at a hardware store... I use it to make sure seals are leak proof... it also helps prevent the rubber seals from drying out or being affected by other contact...

[clouxles]

Thanks All... The one thing the guy from the help desk mentioned unofficially, was to try some vaseline or similar... So far it's covered as time allows I'll play with it.

[dan2x38]

Vaseline is not good it a petroleum product so it will deteriorate the rubber after time...