Penn Plax Cascade Canister Input hose leak

[jstemper]

I just cleaned my canister and after hooking up the input and output hoses I get a steady drip from the input hose.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to rectify this?
Is there a casket in the hose connector? Or is it just a compression type joint?

Thanks
J

 

[m.j.gomez]

Hello, if leak is top of input valve check end hose for cut or rip. make sure hose is pushed on past hose barbs & completely seated(may need to recut hose)on top of valve(pic 1). Then thread locking ring onto hose till very snug.
If bottom of valve you may have cross threaded(done this myself a few times). You may need to disconnect & try again. If done correct locking ring should go on easy & cover all threads(pic 2). If threads damaged cause of cross threading simply repair w/nail file & use plumbers tape(also called Teflon tape). Hooe this helps!!!!!!

 

[jstemper]

leak

Interestingly enough the leak seems to be between the two spots you suggested.
I'm going to try a bit of teflon tape and will check the hose.
Thanks
J

 

[m.j.gomez]

Hello, did you figure out problem?????

 

[jstemper]

leak

Well I think it had to do with a little bit of wear where the two connectors seal. Both are hard plastic. I ended up getting a 1 inch very thin O-ring and putting it in the swivel part of the connection.

That sealed things up pretty well and no more leaking.

 

[m.j.gomez]

Really good to know situation can be an easy fix without having to purchase another valve assembly. Thank you for sharing info. You have a good one!!!!! Later.