I have a leak where the tube connects from the pump to the sand filter, it seems to be right at the base of the tube. The clamps that came with it I couldn't get to clamp well so I got some hose clamps from Menards. They are as tight as they can get. Don't seem to have any leaks on the pump end but have this on the sand filter end.
Pump to Sand filter tube leak
- Thread starter Superfrank2727
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,854
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You are sure it's from the tube and not the plastic fitting it's attached to? Is everything there brand new?
Everything is new, I just set it up Sunday. It definitely seems to be where the tube attaches to the connector, the the threads are dry otherwise besides a very small drop. Nothing like the constant small trickle in the picture.
I'm also thinking replacing the tube with just a pool hose like us going to and from the pool.
I'm also thinking replacing the tube with just a pool hose like us going to and from the pool.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,854
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
That might be a better choice. Those factory vinyl tubes are a bit tough to work with sometimes. But as a test, next time you're out there messing with it, consider a slightly new position for the clamp on the hose. Make it's snug, but don't over-tighten it just yet. Turn the system on and check, then tighten the clamp slowly in stages as needed. Sometimes hoses and clamps get punched or leak more when over-tightened. Might get lucky.
So, I took your advice and loosener the clamp and slid it out some, then slid it back on until the water seemed to be just right and slowly tightened. It's now like 98% gone
You might consider adding another clamp with the gear opposite the current one. I always double clamp those hoses.
If it continues to leak, you can buy those thread to hose adapters at your local big box home improvement store. You can also change the hose out to hard PVC piping if your handy. Or even to pool hose as you mentioned earlier.
If it continues to leak, you can buy those thread to hose adapters at your local big box home improvement store. You can also change the hose out to hard PVC piping if your handy. Or even to pool hose as you mentioned earlier.