Does anyone have an issue with the ball ever-so-slightly rolling up the tube, preventing the water from flowing? It happens almost daily with my model
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Make sure the water is ambient temperature. Then, I usually prime the the water bottle before placing it in the cage. I hold it upright (as if it were mounted in the cage) and I use the fork tine to prime it, this give the water bottle the back pressure it needs. I do this repeatedly until no water drips appear. The trick is to get sufficient back pressure in the bottle. Do not use any grease as this may be toxic to your pet.
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No you must have a faulty one, I have 4 and have never had that problem but my bottles are hanging straight with no slant to them at all.
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Try using some plumbing silicone grease to lube the ball so it roll smooth down
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I had this problem as well, make sure the water tank is placed correctly. My tank wasn't pushed all the way down. I hope this solves your issue as well.
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That sounds truly strange as these balls are very sturdy. Is it possible it was defective in some way? I did, however, purchase a bigger ball. So far, it has held up pretty well. Check how long you've had it to see if it is still covered under their warranty, and let Gaiam know about your experience.
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The hose gets soft after a while and kinks, though a leak in the tank would do that too. The new model has a reinforced hose indicating that Waste King knows about the problem. Try calling them - they were very helpful in my case even after the warranty expired. Good luck!
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I have not had a problem wth the float. T tank and that valve is where I have had trouble. I will have the unit shut down with a full tank of water. Hope this helps.
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What I found, is that there is some kind of suction that happens. I put a thin washcloth in between (btwn the bottom water vessel & the white ring that sits on top of that). I no longer have the overflow problem. Hope that helps!
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Yep, sounds like the pump valve is either faulty or sticking. I keep mine at about 50% so it doesn't splash, it's for the cats and they don't like to get wet. Call customer service and see if they have a solution for you.
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Mine is curved as well, but I didn't start to notice it until a few weeks after purchase. I will flip it over for a day or two, and the curve becomes less pronounced. I do this once every few weeks.I should note that I have never soaked it, and I have followed all manufacturer's instructions to the letter.
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I have never encountered this problem, however, I had our plumber install the seat which we love. I would call on you plumber, it sound like the water tube is dislodged and running into the warm air tube. Bob
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Mine is the same way, it's about a 1/4 full and says water is low. Not a biggie to me, but is still frustrating at times.
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I have not had any problem with mine. maybe try rinsing it with reasonably hot water and pumping hot water through it. I still am really happy with mine. good luck!
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Mine has not weakened. Do you have a lot of calcium in your water or anything similar? The tip isn't very wide and you may have something built up in the tip or tubing.
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ours has started having issues this season as well, ( less than a year old) I plan to open it up and see if there may be debris or chemical buildup restricting the moving parts..... not sure if there is a fix? would like to hear what problems/fixes others have had as well
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No I have the same problem! It appears to be a flaw that they did not attempt to fix. I did take a pair of plyers (water pumps) and snuged it up and that does hold some what better.
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Not really sure. never had that problem. even before i bought a bow, it takes the slack out, keeps water from pooling and stops flapping. Are you sure you have the right channel?
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It sounds as though your ball is not seated properly or the connection is not tight enough. I have had this model for nearly a year with no stability issue at all. My husband has used the same type for nearly three years and his is still very stable. Mine did come loose one time and I had trouble getting back on securely. Once I got it to 'snap' in place it has remained tight and moves only when I move it myself. If this is a new purchase I would suggest contacting the seller for replacement.
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I had pressure loss from a ball saver that was about 2 yrs. old. I immediately ordered another unit as it kept my balls in bouncy condition. this could also be due to a leaky gasket. Call the co. & see if they've had other complaints. I use mine 7 days a week & love it. It's made in the USA.