Man...... Really. don't do this............

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changing the pressure gauge today after opening yesterday. i changed these a few times, so i was ok with it.
almost there..........POP !! multiport body split upward and downwards. ruined.
gotta have a new one. sigh. starting third season on this one.......
 
Easy fix. Go to boat shop and get a fiberglass repair pack. I "think" it is called West System, someone here will know fer sure. It is 2 little packs the size of those vinegar pack in fast food places. Mix the two together and pour in.. Take the head off so you can tip it in the correct position. Open the cracks with a dremel tool or a sharp knife to form a V joint. Get a brass fitting the correct size to fit into the hole where the pressure gauge goes with the other end the correct size to screw the pressure gauge into. Get one that has the steps on it so you can hold it with a wrench when you install and remove the gauge, that way there will no pressure again on the repaired head. Use some of the juice you mix for the threads on the brass male side before screwing it in the head.. Do that first as it will open the cracks and some juice can get in. Of course you never need to remove that brass fitting again as the gauge will go into the female end with a turn or two of tape on the threads.
I would do the same on the other gauge now also per the brass fitting and it'll stop ya from cracking that area, unless you crack it installed the brass fitting, lol, but hey if you do you know how to fix it. Good luck.
 
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i think the old me would try to fix it. you know, the change my own oil, garden, paint, mulch, wiring, plumbing guy.
these days I'm the quick lube, farmers market, call a dude guy. lazy kinda plays into it. ;)
i ordered a new one. keep old one for parts.
Wish Hayward would have not used plastic where that hole is..............
You know, i've saved a TON of money with you guys over the years, all the way back to Pooldoc and his forum. i sure appreciate it. i guess this going in the spend a little column .
my buddy in the business told me later this am, never work on a multivalve when its cold outside..............noted.
Sammy, thx for the ideas. really think a brass fitting would be helpful.
 
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ya don't try to patch/fix it. just not worth the risk on pressurized devices.

I definitely know what you mean, when you did it.....my step dad was tightening the screw
holding the handle in on an oven door one time....about the time I thought it was good, he
was all "one more little turn...." then BAM!!! shattered oven door glass all over the kitchen floor.
 
induce said:
i think the old me would try to fix it. you know, the change my own oil, garden, paint, mulch, wiring, plumbing guy.
these days I'm the quick lube, farmers market, call a dude guy. lazy kinda plays into it. ;)
i ordered a new one. keep old one for parts.
Wish Hayward would have not used plastic where that hole is..............
You know, i've saved a TON of money with you guys over the years, all the way back to Pooldoc and his forum. i sure appreciate it. i guess this going in the spend a little column .
my buddy in the business told me later this am, never work on a multivalve when its cold outside..............noted.
Sammy, thx for the ideas. really think a brass fitting would be helpful.
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Correction: the “young you” would try to fix it..
 
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