CS1 Assembly Help - Leaking O-Ring

Want2BS8ed · 07/25/2011, 04:35 PM

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 · 07/25/2011, 08:36 PM

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 · 07/31/2011, 07:57 AM

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 · 07/31/2011, 03:10 PM

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

bvoss · 08/03/2011, 03:43 PM

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

Thanks Justin,,

Bill

ctenophore · 08/03/2011, 09:08 PM

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

07/25/2011, 04:35 PM	#1
Want2BS8ed Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 152	CS1 Assembly Help - Leaking O-Ring 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

07/25/2011, 08:36 PM	#2
Want2BS8ed Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 152	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 __________________ Mike "Just get me to the airport put me on a plane" - The Ramones

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07/31/2011, 07:57 AM	#3
bvoss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 795	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.

07/31/2011, 03:10 PM	#4
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	Hi Bill, try a little silicone grease. That will make it much easier to remove & replace the neck/cup.

08/03/2011, 03:43 PM	#5
bvoss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 795	The silicone grease was an instant fix. I would recommend to anybody. Thanks Justin,, Bill

08/03/2011, 09:08 PM	#6
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 707	All CS1 kits are going to have some included from now on.