Any ideas how to stop the pre-connected joints from leaking?.I've decreased the water flow but it leaks really bad.
1353462
Yes! Return it. I had one that leaked and they're not supposed to leak. I had no problem returning it and actually got a replacement the next day. Also, I have 3 of these fountains. Living in Phoenix, I like the water around 80 degrees. I left them on by accident during the night and it dropped the temp to 72 which was too cold to swim in, for me. It doesn't take long for them to cool the water down.
1353463
You may have a defective one. We didn't have trouble with ours. Maybe have them send you another?
723791
wow - can't imagine where it would leak - I wouldn't use it until I figured it out! I'd check the space where the water is pumped up to - sounds like you should be able to fix it though - good luck
1252301
Where exactly is it leaking, the hose connections? Did you use plumbers seal tape on the connectors? If not, you need to wrap the threads with it then screw on the hoses or you will get leaks.
1991957
Look in the center of the spray adjustment wheel. There should be a screw. Try tightening it and that may stop your problems with it leaking.
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.
245837
I am sorry that you purchased this unit. The electric motor in mine broke after about 3 winters. I don't know why it is leaking. It should not leak. Make sure that the water reservoir spring stopper is working properly and that the reservoir is seated properly.
2147839
There should be no leaks. Be sure you have sealed the fittings with a good Teflon pipe joint sealer. If you still hear a leak, you may have a defective regulator.
715879
My machine did leak a bit too. When I moved the machine forward to fill up, I noticed water underneath it. My husband opened the machine up. There is a snap on piece and draws hot water up. He put silicone grease on it and it stopped. I will get more details soon on what he did.
1554907
I took mine apart and put Vaseline around the water inlet fitting, which has done the trick for over six months now. I disconnected the fittings, coated the water line and fitting with Vaseline and reassembled. I asked my local hardware store person about the leaking and he suggested this. It works!
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.
249665
Hello Vikas, firstly you need to determine the source of the leak. It is most likely from one of the connections. Try to isolate which one. If that is the case you can easily fix it yourself by checking each one and making sure that they are tight. If it is coming from the body of the unit then you should return it because that would mean that the product is defective. The instructions aren't great. I would gladly send you a picture of the unit already connected so that you could see it more easily but I don't think there is a way of attaching a picture to my answer. Best of luck.
1963365
Ours is leaking uncontrollably. We had the maintenance guy in our building come put it in so I know it's not an installation error.
629324
Mine also leaked. I contacted Hamilton Beach and returned it. Perhaps you'll need to do the same.
799176
I had a similar problem, but it was due to my cross-threading the water supply hose. I was very careful, and it appeared to be threading straight, but it was not. I changed the water supply hose (plastic) to a new one, and the problem was solved. It was user error and not due to product.
689943
Mine leaks too at the shut-off valve. I had the washers in place and I believe they were rightly used. It seems that there is another washer below the hex nut (which is not visible) and in my case perhaps that washer has issues. I can see water coming out from below the hex nut.I tried several times but could not stop the leakage. I am returning this piece and ordering another one. Let's see how is the other one.
439675
Mine is fine now. At first I installed it with the washer on the inside and it leaked like crazy. then I read the instructions (I rarely do this, lol) and when I put it together the right way, it didn't leak a drop.
1993
Because it is leaking. I had the same problem and called Hamilton Beach and they are sending me a new unit. Had a choice of whether to wait until the end of the month when they will have a new improved one of the same model or a different model. I chose to go for a different model. All I had to pay is $13.00 for shipping.