Pentair IC60 - Transfer guts to new housing?

[therealschwartz]

Hi all,
My IC60 developed a crack and is leaking. I purchased a new unit to replace it. I only used the first IC60 for one season. Is there a way to transfer the internals of the original to the new one when that one comes to end of life?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Jimrahbe]

Steve,

The original cell should have a two year warranty???

There is no way to move or transfer the internal components.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[kul]

Do you know what led to the crack? Could you get it covered under warranty?

 

[therealschwartz]

Do you know what led to the crack? Could you get it covered under warranty?

My guess is ice but not sure as the pool was winterized. I have a feeling that won't be covered. I'll try. Next year I will bring that inside. Dang.

 

[kul]

Ugh. Total bummer. Sorry that happened.

 

[Jimrahbe]

It can't hurt to ask, and I have found them to be pretty liberal in their warranty actions..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[pjt]

My IC60 developed a crack and is leaking.

My guess is ice

I successfully repaired freeze damage that cracked my IC60 using Plast-aid. It bonds extremely well with PVC, and it's unbelievably strong.

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[Jimrahbe]

Steve,

Is the crack in the unions or in the cell itself???

Jim R.

 

[therealschwartz]

Steve,

Is the crack in the unions or in the cell itself???

Jim R.

Crack is in the shell of the unit, not the unions. The bottom of the unit. I bought a second unit and it's up and running. I'd still like to selvedge this one if I can as it's only one season old.

 

[therealschwartz]

I successfully repaired freeze damage that cracked my IC60 using Plast-aid. It bonds extremely well with PVC, and it's unbelievably strong.

Waterproof Plastic Repair Kits Fixes cracked ABS PVC Acrylic Wood More

Thanks - biggest fear with something like this is a leak would spring overnight and kill the pump. Do you just slap this all over the unit along the line of the crack? Mine has a crack the entire length of the body.

 

[therealschwartz]

It can't hurt to ask, and I have found them to be pretty liberal in their warranty actions..

Thanks,

Jim R.

Jim - thanks for your response. Spoiler alert: claim declined.
2 months warranty since I installed it. Unclear why a warranty should vary depending on who installs it for physical damage like this.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Steve,

Just to be clear...

If the original system was installed by a "professional" then subsequent cell replacements can be DIY and have a 2 year warranty..

If the original system was installed by DIY, then there is no additional warranty.

All the name-brands have the same basic warranty policies.. (Jandy, Hayward, and Pentair)..

Not trying to justify their warranty policies, just stating what they are.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[pjt]

That's almost identical to the crack on my cell.

IC60 Freeze Damage -- Repairable?

My IC60 suffered freeze damage and the outer shell is cracked. Is it possible to repair or is this a lost cause?

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biggest fear with something like this is a leak would spring overnight and kill the pump.

The patch is unbelievably strong and bonds nicely with the cell's PVC.

Do you just slap this all over the unit along the line of the crack?

Yes. Maybe 1" wide centered on the crack. Here's what my repair looks like today (it's not pretty):

Mine has a crack the entire length of the body.

Should be no problem. Are the union threads cracked or OK?

I know I sound like a spokesman for Plast-Aid, but it's one of the few products that actually lives up to its claims. Watch to get started:

The "bend a quarter" video is short, but shows the strength of the product: