HELP leaking canister filter

[Diane 007]

https://imgur.com/a/myhYxWA

My Rena filstar XP3 is leaking at the power cord? I hope the video upload worked! I almost had a heart attack at 11pm thinking a 125 gallon was about to blow.

 

[BigManAquatics]

I would definitely check for clogs ASAP. Maybe worn/loose seals too

 

[MrBryan723]

Unfortunately i would say it's probably time to get a new one. It's leaking above where the gasket should be as far as I can tell. It's is possible you just need new rubber gaskets for the top seal, but it looks like the hard plastic has a fracture. Definitely unplug it from the wall before trying to mess with it if you haven't already.

 

[Diane 007]

I would definitely check for clogs ASAP. Maybe worn/loose seals too

I am taking everything apart right now. I did unplug everything last night, I added a hob so the fish were ok. Scary thing the stuff of nightmares.

 

[Shambhalaubie]

https://imgur.com/a/myhYxWA

My Rena filstar XP3 is leaking at the power cord? I hope the video upload worked! I almost had a heart attack at 11pm thinking a 125 gallon was about to blow.

My Rena Filstar XP3 is also leaking from the same place, I ordered a new quick disconnect part ($45.00 on Amazon) as it seemed to be broken, but the water is mainly coming from the power cord. I unplugged it and have no filter at all currently, not sure what I should do. I have another lid for it, so I am going to attempt to try it with the new quick disconnect when it comes on Sunday. Till then, mini water changes everyday, and hoping I don't need to come up with hundreds of dollars for a new canister filter.

 

[Diane 007]

My Rena Filstar XP3 is also leaking from the same place, I ordered a new quick disconnect part ($45.00 on Amazon) as it seemed to be broken, but the water is mainly coming from the power cord. I unplugged it and have no filter at all currently, not sure what I should do. I have another lid for it, so I am going to attempt to try it with the new quick disconnect when it comes on Sunday. Till then, mini water changes everyday, and hoping I don't need to come up with hundreds of dollars for a new canister filter.

It was an easy fix, I replaced the little O rings and put some Vaseline around them..works like new! I got the O rings at Home Depot. Give that a try.

 

[Shambhalaubie]

It was an easy fix, I replaced the little O rings and put some Vaseline around them..works like new! I got the O rings at Home Depot. Give that a try.

Replaced the entire quick disconnect today, as my order from Amazon arrived. My tubing was also way too long so I cut it down, my fish are happy the current is back after a week with just bubbles. I also put a bubbler in the canister filter to try and keep my beneficial bacteria alive. I'm about 10 or 15 minutes in, no signs of leakage yet. I will keep posting here if anything changes, and thanks for the tip!

 

[Diane 007]

Replaced the entire quick disconnect today, as my order from Amazon arrived. My tubing was also way too long so I cut it down, my fish are happy the current is back after a week with just bubbles. I also put a bubbler in the canister filter to try and keep my beneficial bacteria alive. I'm about 10 or 15 minutes in, no signs of leakage yet. I will keep posting here if anything changes, and thanks for the tip!

Good to hear.. it was very shocking when I saw water streaming out of the power cord.

 

[Shambhalaubie]

Good to hear.. it was very shocking when I saw water streaming out of the power cord.

Oh yeah for sure. I was in the bath, and when I got out to feed my fish I noticed water everywhere underneath the cabinet that holds the aquarium. Coming down the sides, and at the back where the power cord was. I was shocked! Grabbed a bunch of towels, placed them around the filter, but it was late so I didn't bother doing anything till the following day. It soaked through the towels, and definitely damaged the wood on the cabinet. Its all expanded now, dented, and swollen. I thought the whole aquarium would fall over, down the staircase and drench the carpet with aquarium water. Yikes, I swear I was having heart palpitations, sweating like crazy, could hardly sleep... I'm out of the house now, but checked before I left and no water. I'm still paranoid though, so I think I'll get a bin to put the canister filter in, so if it ever leaks again it will be contained. I will also have to look for something else to put the aquarium on, if you have any suggestions?