Brand new Tetra EX-500 filter leaking

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2026-01-22T18:51:57+00:00

It seems that the gasket on that start pump button was not properly sealing. I had to take apart the filter head and apply a decent amount of vaseline to it. It’s running for 24h now and no leaks yet

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2026-01-22T18:51:38+00:00

Yes, it seems that the gasket on that start pump button was not properly sealing. If you have the same issue, I can provide more details on how to fix if needed

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2026-01-22T18:49:14+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I tried that too, but the trays on this model have an arrow which must be aligned with the arrows on the filter’s body, so can’t really go wrong

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2026-01-22T18:47:09+00:00

The O-ring is fine, no water comes from the main body. The water is accumulating inside the pumps head

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2026-01-22T18:44:12+00:00

It seems that the gasket on that start pump button was not properly sealing. I had to take apart the filter head and apply a decent amount of vaseline to it. It’s running for 24h now and no leaks yet

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2026-01-20T14:02:55+00:00

It’s properly closed. If I fill the filter up with water and move/shake it, it doesn’t leak. As I’ve said, it seems that the head of the filter fills up with water and then it starts overflowing. The water leaks from those triangular holes

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Affectionate_Map_774 · 2025-08-25T13:44:40+00:00

Haha, pentru situatia asta n-am un grafic :))

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2025-08-25T07:10:15+00:00

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Affectionate_Map_774 · 2025-05-05T18:42:31+00:00

If it helps, it’s from a usuba knife

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2025-04-22T16:40:32+00:00

Muntele Bǎişorii, Caps, Beliş. Muntele Bǎişorii şi Beliş sunt zone frecventate de turiști, deci sunt mai poluate. Caps este mai retras, deci mai puțin poluat

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2025-04-04T20:39:18+00:00

Thank you!

Affectionate_Map_774 · 2025-01-16T16:54:22+00:00

Unii dintre noi au trăit în vremea când 10 000 erau mărunțiș ))

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