Hayward CL220 fittings needed

[JamesR]

I have a CL220 inline chlorinate that I only use when I am away on vacation. I normally just use liquid bleach, but need the automatic chlorinator to prevent algae when I am away.
I need some replacement parts for the chlorinator and want to get the pool opened and pump running without it. To block off one of the fittings in the pipe, I usually just take one of the CLX220H compression nuts, use a 6" section of tubing in it folded over and ty-wrapped closed. Do they make a compression nut fitting that has no hole in it, just to cap off the line?
In this picture, i want to replace the compression nut and hose with just a cap.
Thanks in advance,
James

 

[Texas Splash]

Hi James. Not sure if you found a remedy for this one yet, but I found the following thread that shows a pic in post #6 that may help you temporarily: Removing Hayward Offline Chlorinator - plugging holes. Hope it helps. Good luck!

 

[JamesR]

Thanks Pat, yea...I guess that would work even though I d not believe the plastic thread is 1/4 NPT. Enough t-tape would make it seal. It is only temporary, so it shouldn't hurt.

 

[Richard320]

Is there any reason you can't just cut a chunk of neoprene gasket material to stuff in that cap and screw it on tight? Shop Plumb Pak 6-in Rubber Washer at Lowes.com

 

[JamesR]

Is there any reason you can't just cut a chunk of neoprene gasket material to stuff in that cap and screw it on tight? Shop Plumb Pak 6-in Rubber Washer at Lowes.com

No, the caps have an integrated ferrule in them, there is no room to stuff any sort of gasket inside. Thanks though.

 

[440dodge440]

I'm putting a Stenner in, so I needed to block off my auto chlorinator tap. I bought a brass cap at Lowe's, used some teflon tape...it's held with no leaking (make sure to use the tape though or it will drip)
Edit: I went back and read some posts- I did what Texas Splash linked to in a post above.

 

[JamesR]

Great to know the brass cap worked. Thanks guys...