Seemed to resolve my iClear 30 issues!

[structure7]

I had been having issues with dry hits and bad/burnt taste with my iClear 30 for awhile. After reading up it seemed other had the same problems but it was hit and miss... some people tossed it in the garbage and others loved it.

I took the top cap off to fill it one day and also removed the silicone piece to take a peek inside. After replacing the silicone piece I asked myself, "Am I screwing the metal top down so tight that it's pushing the silicone piece down hard enough to pinch the wicks and cut off flow?"

Pessimistic that I was inviting leaking, I screwed the metal top on snug, but "barely snug."

Like a miracle from above, I haven't had any issues whatsoever since I started doing this! I'm interested to know if anyone with these iClear 30 issues has tried this and had any success. This solution seems to make sense as I'm sure everyone tightens the metal cap with varying levels of force, supporting the seemingly intermittent issues.

Thanks.

 

[teejface]

Never had a problem with my iClear 30, but I pulled it out just to compare it to your post and this looks like a pretty good discovery. I can see my wicks getting pinched a tad, but I never tighten it too much to begin with (what with the plastic threads and all).

 

[bkebruins]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just backed off my top ring a little and it definitely made a difference.

 

[BigCatDaddy]

That's pretty much the right thing to do with any tank. Just tighten enough to get a little resistance and stop. The O-rings will do the job from there.

 

[The Ministry]

I had issues with this - but slightly different

When I tried to remove the metal top cap, or drip tip, to fill - it was literally unscrewing the coil out of the tank. Not ideal Had all kinds of issues with this.

I've found not over tightening the top cap helps a lot.

Glad you sorted your issues out though, I love my iClear30, just maybe needs a bit of a "light touch" when it comes to tightening!