did you follow the directions, that came with it? contact the manufacturer, should have warranty. what happened to the 5 gallon bucket, and throw it over the side.
A thread that is FIVE years old really does not require an answer. Thank you but the older threads are best read and left alone unless they are a thread started by you. The original poster is usually the one who answer's/comments on an old thread.
I will close this one and let it drift back into the archives.