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The original gasket lasted 6 years. Then the next two, lasted 1 year each. I must be doing something wrong. I did spend a long time cleaning up the old sealant so that was not the issue. The first time I used permatex ultra black. It dries very hard and was just as hard to remove as the OEM...

Yes, however my pool equipment is almost 100 ft away and at a higher elevation than my pool. There are too many other ways for me to have “tiny bubbles” other than the salt cell. I don’t think I can use that as a diagnostic indicator. However, I do appreciate your input. Thanks.

Signature updated. I agree on the zero chlorine level. I didn’t want to do it, but I wanted to know if the water coming out of the jets had chlorine attributable to the SWG.

Hello. My Pentair IC 40 appears to be dead. It is 8 years old. The service light is flashing and my chlorine levels went to zero. My salt is at 3,000. I have been keeping chlorine in the pool by using a floating basket. Before I order a new one I want to try a trouble shooting exercise as...

thank you !

Two more questions: 1. What type of thread sealant do you recommend on the screwed end? 2. For the glued/ slip connection, will Oates “rain or shine” medium blue cement work, or do I need stuff specifically for pool piping?

Thanks for the welcome! This is a great site. 2 responses with real experience in a very short time. Glad I found this site. LOL. GOTTA agree on the negative slant on online reviews. Thanks again. You guys just saved me $80!

Thanks!! Those are the ones I’m looking at. Cheers

Hello. I have a discharge leak on my Pentair intelliflow. Fixing to reseal it. When I put the piping back together, I plan to use unions directly screwed into the pump inlet and outlet. I see Amazon and Ebay have a 2 pack from CMP for $24. Pentair also sells them but they are $54 each. Reading...