AngelicDiablo Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Hi Gang and Happy New Year, I bought one of these a while back. I really like it but I have a problem. I've got the correct adaptor on it and when I install it, it stays on for about a week and then it pops off. Doesn't seem to want to hold on after a while. Anybody know of a way to make it stay?? Thanks, Oscar Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 You could try wrapping some of that plumbers "thread tape" around the outlet and see if it will snug the fit up some. I personally didn't like the Hydor Flo but you didn't ask me, so.... Link to comment
reefdan Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 rubberband, superglue, teflon tape (try the tape first) EDIT: riemer beat me to it. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 rubberband, superglue, teflon tape (try the tape first) EDIT: riemer beat me to it. teflon, I forgot the technical name. Thanks. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 As Scott and dan have said, the teflon tape works well. But, I find you must replace the tape about every third time you remove the Hydorflo to clean / clear / otherwise repair the unit because it has stopped rotating again.....so about 3-4 times a week or so. Link to comment
acrofish Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I had the same problem. I tried teflon tape for a while but it would still fall off. I finally drilled a small hole through the fitting and used a small piece of wire to secure the deflector onto the outlet. That did the trick for me. I did not use super glue as I wanted to be able to remove the deflector every now and then for cleaning and to remove stuff that clog the device. Hope this helps. Link to comment
jejenkins Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I used one drop of superglue on opposing sides. Keeps it on yet if I need to remove just a slight twist will pop the glue. Reapply two drops and goo to go. Link to comment
CheeseHead Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I used one drop of superglue on opposing sides. Keeps it on yet if I need to remove just a slight twist will pop the glue. Reapply two drops and goo to go. about 1" of black 3/4" (IIRC) tubing does the job as well Link to comment
apjohnson Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 +1 for teflon tape. Does the trick for me. --AJ Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I used one drop of superglue on opposing sides. Keeps it on yet if I need to remove just a slight twist will pop the glue. Reapply two drops and goo to go. This. Link to comment
petkingdom619 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 how about a zip tie around it?pull it tight with some pliers. I have hydor flo around somewhere but havent tried it out yet Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 how about a zip tie around it?pull it tight with some pliers. I have hydor flo around somewhere but havent tried it out yet As mentioned before, you have to remove these regularly to clean, or repair the Hydor Flo when it stops rotating. The zip tie might hold it on but would be more of a pain to remove I would think. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 razorblade? Sure, just seems some of the other suggestions might be easier, IMO. Link to comment
GioReef Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 +2 on superglue I use teflon and a drop of glue.It stays very well and to take it off you just slightly wiggle it. Link to comment
AngelicDiablo Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 I gave the teflon a whirl. We'll see how long it will last. Thanks gents... Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I gave the teflon a whirl. We'll see how long it will last. Thanks gents... Cool, let us know. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sure, just seems some of the other suggestions might be easier, IMO. plus why chance damaging the rubber adapter? Link to comment
adicus Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I found that a short piece of 3/4" tubing works better that the adapters that came with it (at least on a 28HQI fitting). Link to comment
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