Leaky UV Sterilizer

ericgreathouse · 04/29/2006, 11:08 AM

I have an Aqua UV Sterilizer with the wiper and the unit is leaking through the wiper. ANyone have similar problems? My flow is below the maximum.

sparks56 · 04/29/2006, 11:18 AM

i have same one/ mine doesnt leak though/ follow instructions as to leak from wiper arm/ if no instructions go to their web site

ericgreathouse · 04/29/2006, 11:49 AM

Thanks. I couldn't find anything in the instructions, but I submitted a support request on the website.

juststartingout · 04/29/2006, 06:19 PM

I think there is an o-ring seal there, seems to be a common problem with those.

dchao · 04/29/2006, 10:07 PM

How old is your unit?

I have one with wiper, and it doesn't leak during normal operation. When I pull the wiper, there will be a few drop of water being squeezed out. I normally just wipe it dry after the pull/push.

I know AquaUV sells replacement O-ring seal. Give them a call, it's cheap.

teamera · 04/29/2006, 10:16 PM

mine leaks as well if not completely closed

04/29/2006, 11:08 AM	#1
ericgreathouse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Danville, Ca Posts: 103	Leaky UV Sterilizer I have an Aqua UV Sterilizer with the wiper and the unit is leaking through the wiper. ANyone have similar problems? My flow is below the maximum.

04/29/2006, 11:18 AM	#2
sparks56 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: palm coast, fl. Posts: 216	i have same one/ mine doesnt leak though/ follow instructions as to leak from wiper arm/ if no instructions go to their web site __________________ STEVE Current Tank Info: 65 gal. softie tank/ new 120 sps in the works, 40 gal sump/ mag 18 return/ 1/4 delta star/ 25watt uv/ 2x250 ARO 10k ushio's/ 2 - 110 watt reef suns/ 2- 110watt actinics /DELTEC-AP 600 skimmer/ 150 gal. cichlid tank

04/29/2006, 06:19 PM	#4
juststartingout Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 828	I think there is an o-ring seal there, seems to be a common problem with those. __________________ "Ability will never catch up with the demand for it."-- Malcolm Forbes Current Tank Info: diy 500 gallon glass tank, XP5000E Skimmer, Ozone, DIY 150 gal sump, 114wt UV, 3 LuninarcIII's w/ Reeflux 12k's, 4) four bulb Tek Elite T5's, Apex Control

04/29/2006, 11:49 AM	#3
ericgreathouse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Danville, Ca Posts: 103	Thanks. I couldn't find anything in the instructions, but I submitted a support request on the website.

04/29/2006, 10:07 PM	#5
dchao Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 910	How old is your unit? I have one with wiper, and it doesn't leak during normal operation. When I pull the wiper, there will be a few drop of water being squeezed out. I normally just wipe it dry after the pull/push. I know AquaUV sells replacement O-ring seal. Give them a call, it's cheap.

04/29/2006, 10:16 PM	#6
teamera Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Walnut CA Posts: 200	mine leaks as well if not completely closed