Camelback leak?

icebiker

icebiker

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I have two identical camelbak bladders that are about 2 years old. I am getting a leak from this area on both of them. But the leak is inconsistent. Some days no problem, other days drip drip drip which wets the bottom of the pack. I have swapped the hoses, cleaned the o rings, ensured that the hose is seated. Can’t seem to figure it out. Anyone have this issue and, short of 🔥 and buying new ones that will likely have this issue again (my original (non detachable) bladder worked fine for years) and what was your fix?
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Reach out to camelbak. They might send you a new unit. They have had pretty good support in the past.
 
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Fire, new bladder…

I have the same issue, I think it’s just the quick release randomly getting moved around when you put the bladder back in the pack. I just got a new MULE so we’ll see how long until this one leaks.
 
do you guys use these quick releases all the time? bc i have a mule that i purchased in early 2018 that doesnt leak, but i also dont disconnect the hose very frequently (basically only when it needs to be washed)
 
Thanks for the input. I don’t disconnect it often. The o ring looks fine. I left if over night without the hose and it didn’t leak. I put the hose make in this morning and so far it isn’t leaking. It’s very inconsistent/unpredictable. 🤔 I read that some food grade silicone in the o ring is a good idea I’ll try that next once I find some. When it leaks, it comes from the interface between the receiver and the housing, not between the hose and the receiver. The latter scenario would indicate an o-ring issue. The cause for the former scenario however is a mystery. That’s what I’m trying to solve.
 
icebiker said:
Thanks for the input. I don’t disconnect it often. The o ring looks fine. I left if over night without the hose and it didn’t leak. I put the hose make in this morning and so far it isn’t leaking. It’s very inconsistent/unpredictable. 🤔 I read that some food grade silicone in the o ring is a good idea I’ll try that next once I find some. When it leaks, it comes from the interface between the receiver and the housing, not between the hose and the receiver. The latter scenario would indicate an o-ring issue. The cause for the former scenario however is a mystery. That’s what I’m trying to solve.
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I disconnect mine at every use; it’s a Hydrapak brand. They ship all bladders with grease and I apply a light film every so often (it gets stiff to insert). Some of my bladders are 2018 timeframe and still good. Here’s what I bought on Amazon and have been using it for 6 months plus:
 
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