Tom Greiner Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I am trying to create a cannister filter from a 3 gallon bucket with a gamma lid -- basically following the method of Joey from the King of DIY youtube videos. Right now I have a problem. When I set it up it seems to run fine, but when I unplug the pump (simulating a power loss) the syphon from the tank continues to flow in the bucket and leaks through the seal of the screw on gamma lid. I am wondering if anyone has a definitive solution for this problem. I am thinking about installing a check valve on the inflow (and perhaps on the outflow as well). Do you think that would work? Thanks for advice/comments. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widgets Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 A check valve would not help for stopping the filter intake, as it would also prevent normal flow too. I saw this video on cleaning up some ridges that were preventing the gasket from sealing. Not sure if this is your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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