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Old 07-05-2016, 11:22 AM   #9
Baker
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Originally Posted by Ski in NC View Post
Some leaks clear up with run time, some get worse. Yours has a mechanical seal that should be zero leak. I'd replace the pump if possible. Put a towel under pump to catch anything that drips on it. Or a cup if you can make it fit.

On my Northern Lights unit, it uses a crappy lip type seal which is simply not appropriate for SW service. I cut up a cup that sits under the pump to catch any drips. If I see any water in the cup, I put a new seal in it. Done that like 3 times in 2100hrs. Too cheap to buy the upgraded pump.
Thank y'all for all of the replies. I just got back from my trip and hadn't been on the internet. And Ski was correct....the leak went away. I guess I upset the seal when yanking and pulling on it and it found its groove again. No more leaking for now. Thanks again.
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