Jandy CS150 - Lid Assembly leak

[FLCoach]

I noticed water puddling around the filter housing for weeks. At first I thought it was the air release valve may have been knocked after my spring cleaning. Its always dripped a little.
After making sure the top was completely dry I saw water around the top housing black union ring (dont know the real name). A deep clean replacing the O ring and still water forming. Air dried the top again and noticed water coming from under the warning label. Removed the label and pin size leak. URG
replacement top on the way it will take a 4-5 days.

Q1 - if the top is failing, should the lower half be replaced as well?

Q2 - Is it worth turning on the pool pump on a few hours a day to circulate the water? Florida 80-90 air temp, water temp 70s or am I at risk of a complete and catastrophic failure? Maybe some JB weld hold it off for a few days?

 

[1poolman1]

I noticed water puddling around the filter housing for weeks. At first I thought it was the air release valve may have been knocked after my spring cleaning. Its always dripped a little.
After making sure the top was completely dry I saw water around the top housing black union ring (dont know the real name). A deep clean replacing the O ring and still water forming. Air dried the top again and noticed water coming from under the warning label. Removed the label and pin size leak. URG
replacement top on the way it will take a 4-5 days.

Q1 - if the top is failing, should the lower half be replaced as well?

Q2 - Is it worth turning on the pool pump on a few hours a day to circulate the water? Florida 80-90 air temp, water temp 70s or am I at risk of a complete and catastrophic failure? Maybe some JB weld hold it off for a few days?

With a crack like that it is always safer to leave the system off. The filter is a pressure vessel, subject to expansion when in use. Add a couple of gallons of chlorine and stir with a brush. Should hold you for a few days.

 

[FLCoach]

With a crack like that it is always safer to leave the system off. The filter is a pressure vessel, subject to expansion when in use. Add a couple of gallons of chlorine and stir with a brush. Should hold you for a few days.

Yep my thought as well. I was going to add shock say Thursday and give it a good brushing.