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Old February 18th 07, 05:42 PM posted to rec.aquaria.marine.reefs
Tristan
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Default red sea prizm skimmer leaking


The orings used ar enothign special. I bet you could go to almost any
automotive supply or maybe even a plumbing supply and get replacement
orings locally. I doubt Home depot etc would have them. Harbor
Freight has an assortment in a box of all sices, for a few bucks if
you happen to have a harbor freight store in your area. Another source
is an industrial supply or bearing supply house....O rings are very
common. Or possibly Teflon tape as previously suggested.

I would not be afraid to say you can probbaly get Red Sea to send
replacement orings, but I would look locally first as that would be
quicker and probably cheaper too.

You can make orings also. its easy. If you can find a larger diam
oring it can be cut to reduce its size. It is best to cut the ends ona
45 deg angle, but a straight cut with a razor knife will work as well,
and then use super glue to bond together. I made O rings for
hydraulics this way already and they are in use years later without
problems.


On Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:51:55 GMT, "LOST PROPHET"
wrote:

hi

is it possible to get parts for a red sea prizm skimmer {the hang on type}
as far as i can see its leaking where the pump meats the chamber,

is it possible to get more o-rings or use a sealer on it {if so what type of
sealer}



thanks


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