Leaky Pump/Faucets

[Ron Odom]

I have a H26 that is a littlie over 2 years old and both pump/faucets leak. One has already been replaced (under warranty) and has already started leaking after one season. These are the originals (one replacement). Has anyone else had this problem? Should I go back to Hunter for replacements or get a different kind? If a different kind, any suggestions?

 

[Bob Schmit]

O-rings

I had the same problem and bought a new replacement but before installing I decided to try and fix the old faucet. I pulled it out of sink by taking the two screws out and then disconnecting the hose at bottom. There are a bunch of screws holding the bottom half on faucet, you can take those out and then all becomes apparent-a simple plunger device-mine was leaking at the pump handle so I took out the o-ring and went to a hardware store where it was matched up and I bought 2(a spare) for .28-hasn't leaked since. Possibly some vaseline or plumbers grease would help also. The replacement faucet was returned-it did have one advantage over the old one I noticed it had a ball check valve.Hope this helps

 

[Dave Condon]

Thanks Bob

That response is a good one which many should appreciate. Hope some have learned from this. i like this forum for sailors to share any advice to others