how do you prevent the panel connections from leaking!!
448669
If you put the little black rubber O-ring on, it should not leak. But plumbers tape works good.
458703
Sorry to hear about the leak! It could be caused by dirty debris wrapped around the brushes or underneath the unit. Try cleaning the bottom and if you are still having issue please contact us so we can help. http://www.bissell.com/contact-us/?cid=ccsocial2107
1554093
On mine the panels are not totally water tight. So the extra moisture leaks through whichever the bottom seams happens to be. In most cases it the seams opposite the doors, because I tend to leave the doors in the up position.
2237628
I use some good ol' strong duct tape and go over and over the connection and up and down a bit. Sometimes I'll add some aluminum tape over that. It works just great! (I've had to use the duct tape hoses that have cracked open... and that works fine, too.)
715879
My machine did leak a bit too. When I moved the machine forward to fill up, I noticed water underneath it. My husband opened the machine up. There is a snap on piece and draws hot water up. He put silicone grease on it and it stopped. I will get more details soon on what he did.
2083996
I just cut off the solar panel connector and installed bullet connectors. Just make sure you put the female side on the panel wires so there will be not accidental shorts. Has been working fine for almost 6 months now.
1997386
I had the same problem, because of the bottom rubber gasket that makes it really hard to screw down tightly. I solved it by getting rid of the gasket and using plumbers putty instead. No leaks.
2002320
I have the same issue and don't have a solution yet (other than cleaning up the leaked water each day). Does anyone have a solution?
1287876
Depends on where it is leaking. Use teflon tape on the thread or check the washers.
223558
Unscrew the white part that is between the two chrome parts. There is a little pointed screen with a black rubber part attached to keep it from leaking. There is also another rubber stopper aboue that. Take out the screen and the stopper which is with it. Screw the white back to the chrome. This should do it.
629324
Mine also leaked. I contacted Hamilton Beach and returned it. Perhaps you'll need to do the same.
1721789
Mine leaked a little too. I put some Vaseline on the threads and tighten it good. Hasn't leaked since but it's a pain opening it sometimes
1243275
There are wires in the tube that connect to the panel. They were held by rubber bands on my unit. If you don't see them on yours then they probably fell to the bottom or weren't included (defective). Mine came with a cracked plastic cover so I doubt that there is much quality assurance with this model.
2067444
You might want to try Duct Seal. You can buy a brick of it at Home depot in the Electrical Department. Pretty cheap.
249666
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.
1554909
Make sure it's not leaking at the water connections and not actually from the tank itself.
1945957
There is a rubber type gasket that runs around the outside to stop leaking. You can remove it.