i bought a melitta exactly as pictured..it leaks from underneath..have i done something wrong
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I've not had any issues. If it's leaking underneath, there may be a crack. Also be sure to not over-fill the water tank. Additional information is in the user guide on page 14 (http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/melitta/mes2b.html?p=14 ) and addresses leaks. I hope this helps.
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Also check the plate under the coffee cup. It is there to catch overflow from the cup. My pricey Keurig has the same thing under the mug but much larger. Be sure to clean out the little overflow under the mug because it can get moldy if you forget.
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Ours does the same sometimes and generally indicates the tank hasn't been properly seated in the machine. Make sure to carefully place the tank when you fill it and that should reduce the problem. I know this is hard before having coffee so perhaps fill the tank the day before when your brain has already been caffienated.
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No. You haven't done anything wrong. These devices are prone to leaking water. They are very cheaply made. You can either keep returning them hoping to land one that doesn't leak or you can simply place a kitchen towel underneath it. Hope that helps.
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Do you completely remove the water reservoir when you fill it? Does it all leak out before or after you turn on the brewer? Is it snapped into place, or is there a gap where the water can come out?
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I've had this for years and love it. The leaking is caused by the base that the coffee filter sits in. at times I thought it was in but it was not and it does leak everywhere. After you clean it make sure it is pushed all the way down then set the coffee filter in. Once I figured this out I have not had a leak since
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I would buy a different model/brand. I've had this diffuser for just 2 days and it has started leaking. Followed the instructions to the letter but still leaked. I even tried to use it with half the amount of water it's supposedly able to hold and it still leaked. I'm not talking about a little perspiration on the outside of the unit, this thing leaked a small stream from the center seam opening where the 2 halves close together. It's a bad design flaw, IMO. It's too bad because it looked nice and put out a nice stream of mist. I boxed it up and sent it back to amazon this afternoon. I have a smaller unit made by NOW and it's more reliable than this model. No leaking at all but it is quite small. I would buy a different model/brand. I've had this diffuser for just 2 days and it has started leaking. Followed the instructions to the letter but still leaked. I even tried to use it with half the amount of water it's supposedly able to hold and it still leaked. I'm not talking about a little perspiration on the outside of the unit, this thing leaked a small stream from the center seam opening where the 2 halves close together. It's a bad design flaw, IMO. It's too bad because it looked nice and put out a nice stream of mist. I boxed it up and sent it back to amazon this afternoon. I have... » Read More I would buy a different model/brand. I've had this diffuser for just 2 days and it has started leaking. Followed the instructions to the letter but still leaked. I even tried to use it with half the amount of water it's supposedly able to hold and it still leaked. I'm not talking about a little perspiration on the outside of the unit, this thing leaked a small stream from the center seam opening where the 2 halves close together. It's a bad design flaw, IMO. It's too bad because it looked nice and put out a nice stream of mist. I boxed it up and sent it back to amazon this afternoon. I have a smaller unit made by NOW and it's more reliable than this model. No leaking at all but it is quite small. « Show Less
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I followed the suggestion of a few other people on here and disassembled it completely and put it back together. I have two and they haven't leaked.
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Yes. Nothing to worry about IMHO. Pretty normal for single cup makers. We just bought a Nespresso Pixie (yes we now have both CBTL and the Nespresso) and it took "leaks" a bit too. Assume that's why both machines have trays capable of holding some leakage.
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Maybe they had a bad batch..... you can return it if the one you get leaks. Mine was great.
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Perhaps yours has the same problem mine did, and leaked some glue! It was very hard to turn it loose.
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No! That is absolutely NOT normal. It must have leaked (this happened to me once). Contact the company through amazon and they will send you a refund. They need to figure out a better way to ship these bottles to prevent leakage!!
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I have this facet, I had to tighten the hose so it won't leak. I would call them at Amazon to fine out if its a leak or just need's to be tighten. Or just call Light In The Box they should be able to advise you the route to go.
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ours does not leak and the flexablity and extra length are nice...perhaps you received a faulty one
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Mine has been great it does not leak you might want to check and see if it came with a hole or if something happened to it after you got it
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Hi Austin, I only use the two pieces and have no attachments. Sorry i couldn't help. Try calling the company you bought it from and see if you can return it. My two piece does not leak.
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Hi Jase,I've noticed that if I fill the bottle to capacity there could be some liquid leaking. However, as long as there's some room between the bottom of the cap once fastened all the way, you should have no leaking.Also, could be good to check the rubber seal to see if it's been warped or damaged. If it's looking good, there should be no problem fastening it nice and tight.Hope that helps...
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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.
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I always hold my hand under the cap after I fill it. Some water drips but it's water that was left from being in the base prior. Water shouldn't leak out from inside the tank through the cap. It should be sealed unless something is pressing on the stopper in the middle of the cap. You have to be careful not to press on the middle of the cap while carrying it back to the base.
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I have had this problem 3 times. Returned twice, third time found a fix online: 1) check the gasket, as mentioned. you may need to flip it 2) use pliers or a vice grips to "overtighten" it. If you follow the instructions and tighten by hand, you will have a problem with the metal fitting leaking. This is technically a defect, but it can be corrected very easily.
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The only place it leaks for me is at the handle. Since I 1st tried it out I've purchased the motor and it still leaks a little so I just put a paper towel on the floor below it and keep on working. Guess its just part of the process. Now I do use the mallet that comes with it to push the food down into the shute and that's when I notice the juice leaking so I may be pushing too hard. No other location does it leak for me.