My clean & clear CCP420 is leaking where the top and bottom connect. I replaced the o ring and re-tightened the clamp, however it’s still leaking. What should I try next? TIA
Clean&Clear Tank Leaking
- Thread starter ckr416
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Welcome to TFP.
Is is just a drip or is water spraying out?
The seal ring should be lubed before placing it on the bottom housing. Also ensure there are no cuts or indentations on the seal ring.
Wipe the area on both the bottom and top housing where the seal ring will lay against to remove any debris.
If there is a metal support ring (some filter have it) ensure it is sitting straight and behind the seal ring and not interfering with the top section. It normally just sits behind the seal ring about the same height or slightly lower.
Place the top housing on the bottom housing and ensure it is centered properly.
Place the clamp around it and ensure it is centered across both lips of the 2 housings.
Tighten the bolt, compressing the spring until the coils are touching one another. To not overnighted but having it too loose will not put the proper squeeze on the seal ring.
Is is just a drip or is water spraying out?
The seal ring should be lubed before placing it on the bottom housing. Also ensure there are no cuts or indentations on the seal ring.
Wipe the area on both the bottom and top housing where the seal ring will lay against to remove any debris.
If there is a metal support ring (some filter have it) ensure it is sitting straight and behind the seal ring and not interfering with the top section. It normally just sits behind the seal ring about the same height or slightly lower.
Place the top housing on the bottom housing and ensure it is centered properly.
Place the clamp around it and ensure it is centered across both lips of the 2 housings.
Tighten the bolt, compressing the spring until the coils are touching one another. To not overnighted but having it too loose will not put the proper squeeze on the seal ring.
TopJimmy
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- Apr 25, 2023
- 73
- Pool Size
- 10000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I have one of these. In addition to the above: Hammer the ring with a rubber mallet as you tighten it to distribute the force. Also you lube the ring so that it can evenly clamp around the plastic ridge.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,508
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
Please use a Silicone Lubricant like Magic Lube II. Do not use silicone SEALANT. Do not use PTFE based lube, it will break down the rubber.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,443
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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%You must lightly tap the band clamp all the way around as you tighten. I usually will do a few turns of the ratchet and then tap all the way around. Then tighten the bolt a little more and tap. Keep doing that. You can tighten the bolt and then tap and you will immediately notice that when you go to tighten again that the bolt is more loose than when you left it. These band clamps will not tighten down evenly on their own.
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