I am not having a problem with leaking. I am however having a problem with keeping a prime in the tube. Anyone have a solution?
758735
Yes! You absolutely HAVE TO fill the feeder to the top. The sugar water has to be "brimming" to the top of the container. When you fit the rubber stopper into the opening, the sugar water should squirt out of the tube. push the rubber stopper into the opening and then place your finger over the opening at the end of the tube to keep it from dripping until the hanging feeder is in the position it will be in when hanging. After it is hanging, release your finger from the opening. A full bottle of sugar solution will create a suction so that it does not leak or drip. If it drips, re-position the stopper so the tip lifts up a little higher. If it starts to drip... you may have lost enough liquid to make it start dripping so re-fill to the brim. It may take a few tries.
1360364
Mine leaks too, no matter what I do and it's brand new. It doesn't leak at the hose, but between the plastic connectors.
1186040
Mine has started coming loose (note completely off) each time I use it, but no leaks...yet....
2134846
sorry, I returned my unit because it was leaking everywhere. I never got any further. Perhaps there's dried soap in the nozzle? try a open paper clip and see if there isn't a clog
1279963
we've had the same issue on rare occassion. I have no idea why it is leaking and we have also checked it, cleaned it, etc. it seems to be more of an issue when it is overly full.
70760
Yes, mine has a pin hole in the cap and mine does not leak. Maybe yours is faulty
345550
I did not have that problem, but it was a very close. After tightening it compressed the metal tube so now it is easy to attach. You may want to compress the pipe slightly. Just a thought.
837335
Obviously, it is an issue based on others responses. However, I have purchased 2 of these same bottles and have not had any leakage problems. I did read a review once from an individual who suggested that making sure the back hinge of the cap is lined up with the measurement marks of the bottle, somehow, prevents it from leaking. I always place the cap on in that manner and believe that to be true--as strange as it sounds. See if that works.
92242
I am glad to see someone else has this problem! I have had mine replaced 4 times! Did you ever get yours working? I had an old model for 10 years that never leaked, so I know what I'm doing. Frustrating.
1989034
Omg I have the same question I bought the primer which is so thick I can't get it out of the tube...horribleI contacted the company and they are rude I also bought the base and it is just not the same as the one I purchasedIn Zurich...What is the problem with yours?, is there anything we can do
156556
Having the same problem...I have given up stopping the leaking. Created way too many problems for me-with the leaking, ants were everywhere after the leaked nectar. I am going back to the old style of feeders without the tubes.
2139052
i lost mine too, but it seemed to function okay without leaking. however it may eventually. i would look for a replacement if you are going to keep the unit.
212791
I will check it and let you know. I have had this happen too. I shake the tube really well.
852129
I have had mine put up w the same cartridge for about 2mo and it did not leak out. Only shot it twice the other day. I was surprised It did not leak.
1425045
I use a 24oz PBcanister and I also use plummer's tape on the threads so there is no leaking.. works great....
2010373
I'm sorry that happened to you. My machine still works fine except the long black tube keeps coming out. I finally duct taped it back together. Have you contacted the seller about it?
249666
Hi Vikas, i had that same problem in the beginning, I changed the hose and it still happened but it wasnt drastic, i tightened the hose and since its been fine with no problems. Not sure where it is leaking from but check the hose connections, I hope this helps.