Ballast fitting leaks?

[Branden967]

Try new fittings.

PVC cement would work.

3M is probably he most permanent.

How much water are you getting?

Assume you are keeping the stock bags, most are swapping out stock bags for bigger ones. Not sure about your model.


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I was planning on keeping the stock bags for now, Im getting a pretty consistent drip. Maybe a couple of 4 quarts at the end of the day.

I dont really want to glue them all up, incase I needed to remove them.... Im surprised there isn't a bigger ring to or something to stick in that fitting to snug it up.

[VA LSV]

Try putting some Vaseline or silicone grease on the O-rings.

[MJHSupra]

I have also added a little bit of clear silicone.

[Branden967]

I like the Vaseline idea....When you did the silicone, was it a pain to remove it?

[gregski]

That's silicone lubricant, not silicone sealant. It would be a better choice than a petroleum based lubricant (like Vaseline) but it's probably a moot point for this application. I also find that these fitting can leak a bit if they have weird torque/pressures applied. I try to get them straight and nothing pushing/pulling on them.

[NCSUmoomba]

Are the threads leaking, or the quick-connect part? I have used some teflon tape on the threads of the fittings, with mixed results.

[Branden967]

Are the threads leaking, or the quick-connect part? I have used some teflon tape on the threads of the fittings, with mixed results.

The quick-connect part is leaking on almost all my fittings. Im surprised there isnt a washer replacement kit....