Other Ed Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Hi. My Fluval 304 sprang a leak the other day. Looks like the lock rings have seen better days. Can anyone let me know a LFS that stocks these parts (prefer close to liverpool area, or mail order). It would save me ringing around all over the place. they wouldnt be more than a few bucks for a set would they? OR Should I go for the DIY solution and just get some hose clamps and take the broken plastic bits off and just clamp the hoses straight on? Thanks heaps. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmuncan Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 10-16mm hose clamps from Bunnings thats what i use on my 404's cost less than a dollar each and work much better than the stock ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Genuine Fluval replacement parts arent cheap either, you're far better off financially figuring out how to fix it DIY style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 G'day I'll back darkmuncan on this one as well. Go for the DIY solution, much better and a LOT cheaper as well. Just be a little careful not to over tighten the clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 maybe go for broke, and use s/steel clamps. they sure will look better in 3mths time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Other Ed Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Other Ed Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Well I got the stainless steel hose clamps, but buy the results I think they were too small. I was twisting the hose with the clamp on and opened to the max and while trying and force it on, suddenly it broke. What to do now? Keep going with the DIY? seal the next bit down with silicone and put bigger hose over it with a steel tube inside the bigger hose like this so I can adapt it to the original size hose? -----\_____ -----/````` Has anyone here had to do this before? TIA Here is a pic of what happened. Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmuncan Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 your screwed now contact your nearest LFS that stocks Fluval filters, they are bound to stock the connector... measure twice, cut once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 your screwed now nah, not at all go for the 'sleeve' approach. but get some 'thread tape' [no, not gaffer tape for crook threads here] available at any h/ware, $2 shop. wrap it around the the broken thread a few times, keep it stretched tight while winding it around, use a piece of hose to fit over this part and your original hose inside it should get you out of trouble cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmfir1 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Hi, My suggestion is to get a small pice of PVC or even plasitc tube, and insert in through the broken peice and the main plastic structure, so it acts as an inner tube. Then use PVC cement to make the seal and it shouldn't move at all. The other option is to give Nigel a call he might be able to help: Nigel's Cichlids repairs Hope this helps. With regards, Clinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Other Ed Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 Well here is the repaired fluval bit. Hope it works. Hose clamp anyone? Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm having trouble picking the difference between the original and your repair Seriously, nice job! I reckon the repair will well and truly outlast the filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmuncan Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 woah :S robofilter i would have given in and just bought a new connection but thats quite clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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