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chris turner

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Backpack leaking
« on: June 27, 2015, 02:34:33 pm »
As title days really..
Noticed a puddle in van today, the backpack is leaking from the bottom at quite a high rate. Was half full of pure and chemical, now nearly emptied into my van!
Anyway of sorting this?

wpclean

Re: Backpack leaking
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2015, 02:55:50 pm »
If it is the Gardiner one, then the pipe from the pump may be loose.

Re: Backpack leaking
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2015, 03:08:21 pm »
If it's not that old then ask for a replacement or money back

chris turner

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Re: Backpack leaking
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2015, 05:05:55 pm »
Yes its the Gardiners one, only around 8 weeks old.

Walter Mitty

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Re: Backpack leaking
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2015, 05:33:20 pm »
Make sure that gravity isn't syphoning the liquid via the fitting on the end of the hose.  I usually put my fitting in a bucket, or place the fitting through the handle (to keep it higher than the water level) - or just simply empty the backpack into a container if chemical is in there.
I know the aquastop fitting isn't meant to let water through unless a male fitting is inserted but it does happen.

wpclean

Re: Backpack leaking
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2015, 07:56:00 am »
Best way to find the leak is to take the tank off ( just take the front and rear screws out ) and turn the machine on, and you will see where the leak is.