Leaking header gasket

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Asuntres

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Burlington
Pool Size
55000
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Hello friends. Fired up my pool this year and noticed water leaking from my heater. Took side panels off to find what looks to be a leaky gasket at the header, see photos for details. The bolts were not tightened all the way so I tightened them but still leaking.

Currently taking the bolts off to possibly replace the gasket.

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PoolStored said:
The LRZ heaters don't seem to have many available replacement parts. I believe the Jandy Legacy Model LRZE has the same header.

There are 16 gaskets...Part #16, Jandy part# 6204-176 (Validate yourself)

See Link-->Jandy Legacy Model LRZE
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Thanks! I ordered the replacement gaskets. Looks like both the inlet/outlet AND return headers are leaking. Any idea what may have caused both sides to start leaking? Overheating? Water chemistry?

The pool has been open for a week and just started leaking a couple of days ago....
 
Post some pictures of the entire pad...

That heater is really old, gaskets are consumable. Also, post a picture of the header and the old gaskets...and describe their condition. Sticky, crusty, cracked etc.
 
Asuntres said:
Thanks! I ordered the replacement gaskets. Looks like both the inlet/outlet AND return headers are leaking. Any idea what may have caused both sides to start leaking? Overheating? Water chemistry?

The pool has been open for a week and just started leaking a couple of days ago....
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Given the amount of rust seen below the header, that leak has been there a while. Apparently it has gotten worse, to the point that water is now visible outside the cabinet. Be sure to check your main gas valve for corrosion.
 
PoolStored said:
Post some pictures of the entire pad...

That heater is really old, gaskets are consumable. Also, post a picture of the header and the old gaskets...and describe their condition. Sticky, crusty, cracked etc.
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Crusty orings here’s the polymer header.
 

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