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mmotown
04/02/2007, 04:40 PM
I have a dual chamber MRC-MR2 CR. This weekend I changed my media from Schuran back to ARM because I was running my co2 high just to bring down my effluent Ph. I need to order another set of O-rings so I can have a flush secure closed top but Andy at MRC is on vacation. Right now I have a slow drip coming from my first chamber top. Those plastic screws are on there tight and regardless of how much I cranked down on the screws, I couldn't stop that drip. Since I already have an effluent drip and I have a slower drip coming from my 1st chamber's top, isn't that like me having a double effluent? I can't remedy the problem until Friday when I get home.
mmotown
04/03/2007, 03:51 PM
anyone?
rwessels
04/03/2007, 05:04 PM
Use a smaller feed pump. Less pressure will probably take care of your drips. I had the same reactor and went from a MJ-900 to a MJ-600 and my leaks went away.
jmp998
04/03/2007, 05:58 PM
Have you put silicon grease on the O-ring? Makes a huge difference in stopping leaks.
mmotown
04/03/2007, 07:41 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9639716#post9639716 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmp998
Have you put silicon grease on the O-ring? Makes a huge difference in stopping leaks.

What is silicone grease and is it reef safe? Is it like plumbers tape but in a grease form? Where can I get it?