lartross Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I replaced a filter that reduced my flow rate [kdf] with one that has similar characteristics at a better flow rate. [cfbc-10] While installing the new cartridge, I noticed each 10" has a little drip in the gap between the filter housing and the base. The first cartridge is a sed1. Took 'em apart and put a little silicone grease on the gasket...no help. Tightened 'em TIGHT...no help. Is there a something I'm not doing right? 2003 Coachman Chaparal 276 RLS 2000 F250, 7.3l auto ext. cab 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Not sure what you are asking ...I have used sed-1 sediment filters for many years and never had a problem ... and never had one that has a gasket on it... Paul (KE5LXU), former fulltimer, now sometimer... '03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40E '05 Honda Odyssey Escapees, FMCA, WIT, SMART http://www.pjrider.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I found plumbing tape on all the treads worked the best. Whoever puts water filters in RVs has a sick sense of humor. Everyone we have ever owned had the water filter in an almost unreachable location that only a gorilla could access. Everyone of them dripped. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Change the O-ring on the filter housing. Lowes and Home Depot sell 3 packs of them in the filter section. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartross Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'll try the tape and o-rings...I installed these burgers and I kinda' needed to put them in a somewhat inconvenient place because of the plumbing. Makes things interesting. On the orings, I'll try replacing them but they're practically new. I'll try it anyway. 2003 Coachman Chaparal 276 RLS 2000 F250, 7.3l auto ext. cab 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 If the rings are new look for cuts or cracks in the rings or scratches in the sealing areas. If you don't see anything give both a good cleaning with a soft cloth to get out any grit that may be causing the leak. Lightly coat the sealing surfaces and O ring with food-grade silicone lube and reassemble them firmly but not overly tight. The O rings should provide a seal without excessive tightening and too much force can warp the sealing area causing a leak that wouldn't be there if not over tightened. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartross Posted May 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks Stan...I'll try that. 2003 Coachman Chaparal 276 RLS 2000 F250, 7.3l auto ext. cab 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartross Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Just to close this one out, I removed my water filters and regulator, disassembled it. Re-doped all the joints and put it back together and no leaks... 2003 Coachman Chaparal 276 RLS 2000 F250, 7.3l auto ext. cab 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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