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Magna Clean leaking lid
Sep 26th, 2010, 12:41pm  
Do not over-tighten they said.

So I didn't..hand tight. Leaked.

Tightened a bit more. Leaked

Bit more. Leaked

Bit more. Leaked

Tried loads of PTFE tape on the threads. Leaked.

Seems to me that it is a design flaw.  Googling suggests others have had the same problem.
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Re: Magna Clean leaking lid
Reply #1 - Sep 26th, 2010, 6:11pm  
Is it new, take it back or fit a new washer.
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