South Pass Kid Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Recently I decided to give wet tumbling a try. I purchased the Frankfort Wet Tumbler, has anyone had an issue with the product leaking? No matter what I do I find that the tumbler leaks, bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Have you contacted the company? I have used one for 3 years now without a hitch as long as I wet the rubber gasket before putting it on and tighten it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Fortunecookie45 recently made a video where he showed a 3D printed handle the apply MORE POWER to the ring. I'd thank a strap wrench like used in plumbing or oil filter removing would work also. Maybe try some soap on the gasket and surfaces? Mine sometime leaks a little but where I run it, it's not a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel City Dude Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 If I don't wet the gasket before I screw it on it will usually leak. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 +1 to wetting the ring 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 I set the tumbler on the lid from one of those big plastic storage containers. That way, any minor drips or leaks will be contained on the plastic lid. Making sure the sealing surfaces and rubber gasket are clean and then wetting the rubber gasket will minimize the leaking, but I still get a few drips. I just hand tighten the cap. No need to really clamp down on it with tools. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 My tumbler used to leak. I started rubbing Dawn soap on both sides of the rubber seal. No more leaks. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Mine also leaks a bit, even with wetting the gasket. I started putting a very thin coat of Vaseline on the lip of the tumbler and it hasn't leaked a bit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Eeyour Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 I like the Dawn (blue) idea. You also might try silicone spray on the gasket so it does not grab. Make sure both sides are coated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Bob Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 (edited) 3 hours ago, Silver Creek Jack said: Have you contacted the company? I have used one for 3 years now without a hitch as long as I wet the rubber gasket before putting it on and tighten it. This - make sure there is no grit on the sealing surfaces as well. Since I use Dawn dish soap in it I also dip the gasket into the water. Doesn’t leak unless I forget to do that or grossly overload the drum. Edited October 15 by Too Tall Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Spade Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 I was a product tester for a guy who 3D prints those wrenches and sells them on MeWe. Great product and my 75 year old dad with arthritic hands really likes his. As others have said, make sure the gasket is clean and wet it before installing the lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Also make sure none of the pins or are stuck to the gasket. There always seems to be one that manages to work its way there every time I use mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cardin Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 (edited) These tumblers are probably injection molded. In addition to wetting the seal as others have recommended you may want to look at the rim of the tumbler to make sure there isn't any flashing or raised area that might cause the gasket to not lie flat. Edited October 15 by David Cardin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 I've been using one for 6 or 7 years. I don't do anything special, & it's never leaked. Recommend contacting F Arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Lube the seal with soap before selaing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Gardner Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 The drum is warped. Have them send you new drum. It fixed my problem. No more leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 I ordered a FART. https://sunbrodesigns.com/products/the-fart-extractor-by-the-slowestbro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Pass Kid Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 On 10/14/2021 at 10:22 PM, Warden Callaway said: Fortunecookie45 recently made a video where he showed a 3D printed handle the apply MORE POWER to the ring. I'd thank a strap wrench like used in plumbing or oil filter removing would work also. Maybe try some soap on the gasket and surfaces? Mine sometime leaks a little but where I run it, it's not a problem. I will give it a try, mine leaks really bad basically pours out .... I have spoken to the company they are sending me parts to replace and try but some are currently out of stock etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Pass Kid Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 Thanks everyone for the info, I have asked the company for a new drum but they want to send me everything but. While I am waiting I will give the soap a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 5 minutes ago, South Pass Kid said: I will give it a try, mine leaks really bad basically pours out .... I have spoken to the company they are sending me parts to replace and try but some are currently out of stock etc. Make sure a steel pin is not between the gasket and the lid. Check that there is not a moulding defect or flashing where the gasket meets the drum. Does it leak on both ends or only one? If only one swap the lids and see if the problem follows the lid. Is there something stuck to the threaded ring that would keep the ring from contacting the lid evenly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Pass Kid Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 8 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: Make sure a steel pin is not between the gasket and the lid. Check that there is not a moulding defect or flashing where the gasket meets the drum. Does it leak on both ends or only one? If only one swap the lids and see if the problem follows the lid. Is there something stuck to the threaded ring that would keep the ring from contacting the lid evenly? leaks on both sides the same way, I really believe it will turn out to be the drum but the company doesnt seem to want to replace it, I offered to send all of the original items back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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