Steam leaking from water reservoir cap - Tristar SB Steam Buggy Vacuum

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Here you go

https://www.google.com/search?q=water+reservoir+filler+cap+for+the+Shark+liftaway+steam+cleaners+model+S3901

Water Tank Cap (1082SO) ' Official Shark® Replacement ...

https://www.sharkclean.com > parts > all > water-tank-cap

Description. Replacement water tank cap for the Shark® Professional Steam Pocket® Mop. Works with these models: Shark® Professional Steam Pocket® Mop.
US$4.95

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There are some here. The Chinese firms will copy anything that is discontinued :>)

https://www.google.com/search?q=Shark+S3901+stream+mop+looking+for+a+water+reservoir+cap

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https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Shark-S3901-Professional-Multi-Steam-Pocket-Mop-Water-Reservoir-Fill-Cap/292993274087?hash=item4437c290e7:g:~QwAAOSwpZpcfmlT

used $5.99

I can only guess since I have never worked on one of these units, but I think you lost a gasket on the cap. Pressure must build in the reservoir before being forced out the nozzle.

take cap off remove gasket get clr calcium lime rust cleaner put cap in cup of clr give it 4 or 5 min remove rinse replace gasket, empty tank fill with distilled water not tap water no from now on use distilled water only.

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it may not be getting steam to the head...

Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Problem

Here also is a link to get any of the Shark Manuals that you need.

heatman101

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You need to completely annihilate the plastic cap by cutting it off and destroying the remaining plastic to expose the stainless steel insert/plug. You can use either a pipe wrench or 11mm wrench to turn the insert counter-clockwise to unscrew. You will need to use some force to get the plug out since it's basically glued shut by lime deposits in your tap water.


Do not move the slotted cap or else this will need to be adjusted so that all your water doesn't squirt out before turning to steam.


Next time only use distilled water. Store with the cap off. Grease the inner and outer threads after every use and wipe it off completely before use so it doesn't mix with the steam and turn to vapor.

Hello, no this is not normal. You just need a new O-ring. This is about a 1 dollar fix. The original O ring is clear rubber but a 3/4" standard O ring will work just fine. You can get these at Lowes or Home Depot.

take the clean water tank out and look on the bottom for a fitting that screws on make sure its tight.also inside of that fitting trhere should be a washer or an oring to keep it from leaking.if thats not the problem then your pump mightbe leaking.for that i would take it to a vacuum repairman.i hope i have been of some help.please leave feedback