Fx6 aquastop valve leak

[DD13]

Your DIY solution is outstanding... and now having gone through my *second* round of Fluval aquastop valves for my FX6, I'm ready to follow in your footsteps. Can you describe the particular couplings/pieces... especially where you connect with the pipe claps from the OEM flex-hoses to your PVC... and then again what exactly you're using to connect to the terminals on the top of the filter itself? I walked the aisle for an hour at home depot today and couldn't easily find something to make the "transition"... but clearly you have! Thanks!

 

[DD13]

Your DIY solution is outstanding... and now having gone through my *second* round of Fluval aquastop valves for my FX6, I'm ready to follow in your footsteps. Can you describe the particular couplings/pieces... especially where you connect with the pipe claps from the OEM flex-hoses to your PVC... and then again what exactly you're using to connect to the terminals on the top of the filter itself? I walked the aisle for an hour at home depot today and couldn't easily find something to make the "transition"... but clearly you have! Thanks!

 

[DD13]

just what i was going to do as the little bit of water spillage you will get is less than messing with the taps for days,
well done

 

[DD13]

I think the hose i used maybe like pool flex hose i actually had it laying around from drain hose from my pontoon livewell

 

[DD13]

Your DIY solution is outstanding... and now having gone through my *second* round of Fluval aquastop valves for my FX6, I'm ready to follow in your footsteps. Can you describe the particular couplings/pieces... especially where you connect with the pipe claps from the OEM flex-hoses to your PVC... and then again what exactly you're using to connect to the terminals on the top of the filter itself? I walked the aisle for an hour at home depot today and couldn't easily find something to make the "transition"... but clearly you have! Thanks!

 

[DD13]

Anything that fits top fairly snug would work then i used 3/4 cpvc pipe inside the flex pipe from top of connector on lid to just above the flex hose so i could connect a 90 elbow then a threaded union and then shut off valve then a 3/4 cpvc to 3/4 pvc adapter amd short piece of 3/4 pvc to connect stock hose with clamp

 

[dilligaf327]

just a update. cleaned all 4 filters this week and have a spare tap, 7 out of 9 taps leak after cleaning, all were smeared with silicone grease, 5 days later 2 are still leaking, also carnt buy new taps anyware . great filters but **** taps and backup. also have removed hard tubing from taps to lessen the flex.

another update for anybody with the same problem, two wraps with thread seal tape under the o-ring has fixed the problem. putting the leaking valve on the intake just sucks air and rattles a lot,

 

[midasman714]

another update for anybody with the same problem, two wraps with thread seal tape under the o-ring has fixed the problem. putting the leaking valve on the intake just sucks air and rattles a lot,

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First off, D dilligaf327 you are my hero!

I'm actually the OP and must have lost track of this thread. Fast forward 2 years later and I find myself doing maintenance on one of my FX6 and history repeats itself, the output valve is leaking! Only this time, the input and purge valves are leaking as well!

I removed, cleaned and reassembled the valves multiple times only to have fixed the purge from leaking.

Frustrated, I googled and low and behold, found my own thread. To my surprise, there were a few solutions. Figured I would try the thread tape idea as it didn't require much. Needless to say, my FX6 is running dry!

I was *this* close in getting a eheim 2262 ?

 

[EDeVingo]

First off, D dilligaf327 you are my hero!

I'm actually the OP and must have lost track of this thread. Fast forward 2 years later and I find myself doing maintenance on one of my FX6 and history repeats itself, the output valve is leaking! Only this time, the input and purge valves are leaking as well!

I removed, cleaned and reassembled the valves multiple times only to have fixed the purge from leaking.

Frustrated, I googled and low and behold, found my own thread. To my surprise, there were a few solutions. Figured I would try the thread tape idea as it didn't require much. Needless to say, my FX6 is running dry!

I was *this* close in getting a eheim 2262 ?

I have 3 Fx6 2 Fx4 and and a 2262 (a few others also) One of mine starting leaking last night and I'm crossing my fingers this works. I can not express how much I despise the FX filters, they have been nothing but an expensive pile of cheap plastic. I also can not recommend more the 2262. Not once in 5 yrs have I had even a micro bubble, leak ect.. from day one it has given me zero issues. Unlike the fx, which at this point, it feels like eveytime I even just look at them, something happens.

 

[Dawgz]

Put new valve in and tried gently pry tab but nothing would budge. I have no idea how you were able to do this. If you have time, please post a video? Could help a lot of members out.