eheim classic quick-release / double-taps

[revolutionhope]

hey all i bought a second hand eheim 2217 which turned out to have a leaking tap on one of the double-taps for easy filter moving / cleaning.

to replace with the genuine part costs over $50. ive done a bit of searching but wonder if anyone knows or could think of a cheaper solution?

thanks :-)

love n peace

will

[Grubs]

Where exactly does it leak from?  Can you refit the hose or replace the o'ring on the male tap to fix it? ... or is it leaking from the tap pivot point under the handle?... or is it cracked?

In case someone has a spare - is it the 16mm or the 12mm tap set that is leaking?

I see taps for $26 on ebay (from the UK "The Pond King").  A few people on AL forum get their eheim spares from there

Edited October 22, 2015 by Grubs

[neo-2FX]

I've seen people make some double taps up using parts from Bunnings. Can't remember where I saw it, may have been on here, but it looked like it would work well and was relatively cheap.

[revolutionhope]

hey guys it seems im not autoamtically following posts in threads i create! thankyou both for your input i really appreciate it.

it is the 16mm tap that is leaking. it seems to come from the tap pivot point (did you come up with that definition/description @Grubs ?

@neo-2FX you're right how  hard could it be  to make my own double tap. i was looking at these kind of fittings from bunnings yesterday and today for a seperate reason and i noticed that 13mm and 19mm seem to be the common available pieces and 16mm parts are less available. There is a wonderful plastics and irrigation specialist I might call them and see if they can sort me out. Not having double-taps (on the inlet especially.....) when you need them - is not fun !!!

love n peace

will

[jc12]

I agree finding 15mm or 16mm fittings is a pain. I soften 16mm hose with hot water and they slip onto the 19mm irrigation barb pieces fine with a bit of twisting. Removing it though would be near impossible after it cools off.

Read this from somewhere and have been doing this since without any issues. Something you might like to consider?

 

Hope this helps.

[perplex]

9 hours ago, revolutionhope said:

hey guys it seems im not autoamtically following posts in threads i create! thankyou both for your input i really appreciate it.

it is the 16mm tap that is leaking. it seems to come from the tap pivot point (did you come up with that definition/description @Grubs ?

@neo-2FX you're right how  hard could it be  to make my own double tap. i was looking at these kind of fittings from bunnings yesterday and today for a seperate reason and i noticed that 13mm and 19mm seem to be the common available pieces and 16mm parts are less available. There is a wonderful plastics and irrigation specialist I might call them and see if they can sort me out. Not having double-taps (on the inlet especially.....) when you need them - is not fun !!!

love n peace

will

call MENZEL PLASTICS they stock alot of stuff, thats where i got my 8mm fitting from