Vacuum pump - oil leak


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philiplardner
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Hi,

I have a model ECVP425 vacuum pump from easy composites (about two years old) that has started leaking oil while running. The oil appears to be seeping out around the oil-level window seal while the pump is running, creating quite a puddle on the floor after 24hrs. Can you tell me what type of seal is used (glue-sealant or O-ring)? If it is an O-ring, what size is it, as I can probably get that locally to me.

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Phil.

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Hi,

Thanks for the detail. We beleive it's an o ring and circlip.  If you email us at technical@easycomposites.co.uk with your details we should certainly be able to send out a replacement front cover because we keep a good range of spare parts in stock for these pumps.

Best regards, Warren

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
Edited 9 Years Ago by Matt (Staff)
philiplardner
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Thanks Warren - much appreciated.

Phil.
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No problem, I've got your details in front of me, so we shall dispatch the front cover straight away for you.

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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