After a month of use of this chlorinator, I could not open the cap despite closing the water valve and releasing pressure thru the drain plug. Help!
510936
I have found the cap to be troublesome also and sometimes it really takes a lot of strength to remove it. Although I have not tried it, I know a wrench is specifically made to fit over the top of the cap to turn it more easily.
510937
When adding chlorine, when replacing the cap, do not over tighten. Just bring cap down till it stops. Don't tighten down. Works for me...
510938
I have had this problem also..I took 2 inch metal pain scraper put it on one of the humps on the lid and tapped it with a hammer. It took a few tries but it jarred it enough so I could unscrew it. Good Luck!
510939
I have not had this problem (yet). The reason that I bought this model was that the write-up claimed that the lid was "easy to open". I'm disappointed to hear that you are having this problem. If you do get it to open, apply the silicone o-ring lube to the threads also. This will help prevent them from seizing in the future.
510940
It sounds like the O Ring is stuck. You may tear the O Ring up getting it off. There is a lot of corrosion there. When you put it back on, put clear waterproof grease around the O Ring and the place it fits in. Also around the threads. I had the same problem until I did this.
510941
There are companies that make a wrench to fit the lid which creates equal pressure allowing easy opening (~27 bucks). I made mine with a jigsaw and a piece of plywood, tracing the lid notches...not pretty but works great.
510942
I had the same problem and had to replace o-ring under cap but it still didn't work,on my second one,first one cracked down the side after 1 year.
2161903
I would try replacing the o ring on the plastic piece inside the siphon. I occasionally (once a month?) thoroughly clean the items and allow it to dry completely, but not every time.
438292
Just got the bottle and have tried for 15 minutes to get it open and can't. I have ordered this before and had no problem opening it. Is it possible the pump is defective?
94302
Your unit is out of water. Lift the cover, turn it over, remove the fill cap, fill the reservoir with distiller water, put the cap back in place, then put the cover back on the unit and turn it back on.
2224054
Yes, like other replies, I had the same problem at first. I saw a picture showing that the separation is just past the clip, which was helpful. I have heard that they get looser and looser over time, so the next question we will be asking is how to get the cap to stay on.
374542
I have the same problem. After going through 1 gallon of fluid, it stopped working all together.
474734
I am unable to turn the knob to open and close the drain. Any advice? Thanks!!!
2178844
I have never had that problem. The unit is like an inner tube to a tire, but there is no place with a cap to remove and pump in air. I would say it had sprung a leak and needs to be pumped with air and patched at the site of the leak. I would contact the seller.
1103703
Unless the nozzle has become clogged, I can't think of any reason why, after building up a head of steam, it wouldn't discharge. Perhaps there's something wrong with the trigger. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Bob Waterstone
356374
Probably not the valve. I had the same issue and the problem was the outlet tube was clogged with carbon. I would check that first.
708965
Make sure the cap is on tight. If it's still under warranty they will make it right. Other than that the pump has went out, no way to fix it. That's what happened to ours. As luck would have it, ours was out of warranty! I think they should put better pumps in there machines. Good luck.
582275
I spliced the wire into an existing low voltage line and double heat-shrinked the connections, since I used it submerged in a koi pond. The light worked fine for a while, but quit. When I pulled it out it had water in it. I added a bunch of silicone around the wire and let it cure. Also replaced the bulb and tried it again. Same result, it quit working after a short period. I think it's leaking around the lense. The o-ring doesn't seem very resilient and appears to have relaxed against the glass. If you are using it around a pond, not in it, it might be okay.
1963094
Just push the cap onto the tip. That's it. Are you sure you didn't break the tip?
183855
I had the same problem. After using a wrench to get the whole thing off, then used more tools to get it apart, it leaked like a sieve after I screwed it back on. I'd like to know the answer myself because I bought a new one.
1830289
I've had the same problem! It's impossible to get the water out too! Could there be a missing gasket? If you get an answer, please let me know. Thanks!
1606811
The through valve is manual, So you have to open it and you have to close it. However when you close it, than it is closed, nothing comes out. So you need not to buy any cap. This unit is great for low pressure watering. I was disappointed when I hooked this up to my lawn sprinkler and the pressure dropped significantly as this unit is a little bit of a throttle, or bottle neck. But it would be perfect and simple for low pressure garden watering. The timer is super simple and easy.
1262970
pop the top(the "handle" it takes a little effort!)then take off the clear plastic part. The cap on the bottom acts as a funnel to help! let me know if that helps!