Leaky O-ring

[Anonymous]

The bottom o-ring on my HOB skimmer is leaking about a drop every couple minutes. What can I use to seal it?

 

[rugar20]

in my opinion your best bet would be to take it apart take the o-ring off go to your local hardware store and get a new one. MOst of your hardware stores should be able to mach it up for you and cost will probably be less than $1.00

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah, the best bet is to get a replacement.

But if you want to save the hassle of the drive to hardware store, and if the skimmer is not a heck to put together and take apart, you may want to take a look at the ring and inspect it for crack (pull it apart like a rubber band to see the minute cracks), and if it look brand new, try to clean it and lub it, and put it back together carefully (o-ring may leak if over tightened), and inspect for leak.

But for a few dollars, you probably want to assume it is bad unless it is a difficult size to match. Ace Hardware usually have a good selection of these parts. Good luck.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys. I was just worried that I wouldn't find the right size, but I finally did.