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Old 01-04-2017, 01:07 PM
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I would guess a small leak in a gasket or o ring
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Old 01-08-2017, 03:56 AM
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Grease the lid O ring, or try cleaning/replacing the filters.
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Old 01-08-2017, 04:46 AM
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Some times pumps create cavitation. Can you control the amount of water that flows threw it. Maybe try reducun flow
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Old 01-08-2017, 06:51 AM
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Thanks I didn't even have a o ring for the lid and the purge valve was leaking very slow

Thanks guys appreciate it
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