I've purchased two spigots now for the filter, and both of them have leaked. I followed the directions and gently tightened it and it leaked. Any tip
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I have the water level view spigot for my Berkey. We have had the spigot leak once or twice. Both times we have had to reposition the part of the spigot that is touched when using the spigot to dispense water; I have rotated the handle and this stopped the leak. Hope this helps! Love our Berkey!
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Make sure the opening is derbies free. Check to see it isn't dented or out of round. you may need to take a small wrench and tighten it a little tighter. Also make sure that your washers are installed right.
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You might check to be sure that you have the gasket positioned properly or that there isn't a defect or irregularity in the gasket. Alternatively, you might buy a large rubber washer from a hardware store to put between the spigot and the cistern. Finally, perhaps you are being a little too gentle in tightening?
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Can you determine where the leak is coming from? We had to replace our spigot on a brand-new British Berkey because of a defect in manufacturing. Millenium Concept would not honor the warranty because we had purchased through Amazon. They said we needed to return the spigot to Amazon and get Amazon to request the replacement. We skipped that hassle and just bought a new spigot and it works find. But with two diffent ones leaking, I think your problem will most likely be resolved by one of the other suggested fixes. It is rare when any part of a new Berkey fails, in my experience.
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Yep, mine started leaking and falling off and now won't stay on, almost as is the two little white pieces that pinch the faucet hose to stay on are broken. After only 1 month or two it's broken and now I have extra filters i won't use.
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I believe that is the same as I had, also. I checked everywhere for the valve and no one had it. I found out it is no longer made. They worked beautifully! You just would have to take the chance that yours will too! I found they super easy to replace! My old valve were so bad that I couldn't even use the spigot! Good luck!
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You can unscrew the spigot and put some olive oil on the seal an that might work, I have had mine for 3 years and the only problem I have had was my granddaughter broke my spigot off. I bought another one in fact 2 just in case. They are cheep and easy to replace. I would contact the company and let the know what is going on. But all in all the company should replace it at no cost to you or at least send you a new spigot. hope that helped some,
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Although my filter hasn't leaked around the rim (the top), it has leaked out of the Venturi Inlet attachment two times. Once was because the pump was too powerful, so I adjusted the flow. The other time was because too much string algae was blocking the holes on the inside, so I cleaned out the filter pads and hosing. I've found that when everything is working right (having the right flow and being cleaned out) that the water level doesn't go that high inside the filter. It should come in through the spray bar, and then the water level shouldn't rise above the spray bar. I hope this helps. : )
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I have had trouble with the spigot. You have to open the top so that the spigot will work but it seems to jam up. I have pipe filtered it but it doesn't work like I would want it to, it should be metal. With that said the rest of it is great I just use the spout instead. It is really great for aging it really smoothed out the high and low spots
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They are in the spigot. We've used it a few times and have not had any leakage problems.
706117
Mine doesn't leak, maybe put some pipe tape around the threads see if that works
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I haven't had this issue at all. No problems. Check to see that the filter is in right and screwed shut, make sure it is attached well to the faucet
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I'm not sure I understand your question so I will guess at what your problem is. The flow of water is gravity fed. If you have a hose screwed on to the spigot, the end of the hose must be lower that the water level.
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My first one leaked like yours. I threw it away and bought a new one. The new one has not leaked I would say return it!
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Hi Vikas, i had that same problem in the beginning, I changed the hose and it still happened but it wasnt drastic, i tightened the hose and since its been fine with no problems. Not sure where it is leaking from but check the hose connections, I hope this helps.
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The filter tends to jamb. First turn off the water. Then relieve the pressure by turning on the spigot that delivers water. When the system is dry you can use the plastic wrench to remove the casing. Make sure you're turning counter clockwise while holding the top still. If this doesn't work, have someone else hold the top firmly. Make sure to avoid damaging the intake and output supplies. When you reassemble your filter after cleaning, don't tighten it too much. It only needs to be hand tight to be water proof. It'll be easier to remove next time.
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We have had our dispenser and stand for 7 years now and love it. When I was first learning to clean it, I accidentally put the rubber washer on the outside which caused a leak, but I quickly learned that it goes on the inside. No drips now. I suggest you disassemble the spigot and reassemble it. That should solve your issues.
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I don't think this will be helpful to you now, but I recently replaced my Maytag filter with the Swift filter and it leaked instantly. I took it down and replaced it with another Maytag filter and its doing great now. I'll only buy the Maytag filters from now on. Best of luck to you.
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Hi Richard. Yes I only bought one of these hoses, but after the third use it came apart at the fitting that attaches to the water spigot. Was not impressed with it. When I have that kind of a failure soon after purchase I don't try it again. I won't purchase another. Hope this was helpful. Good luck.
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spigot may be defective. I had to order a new one after 1st year. If you look at other reviews you will see that other people had trouble with the spigot also. I took the little handle off and turned the little knob with a pliers...a pain but it opens the valve. You should also check to make sure there is no debris clogging up the opening and that there is enough water to cover the opening of the spigot. Hope all this helps!