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    Leak Detection - Raypak 2100

    Is there a recommended way to test for leaks in a Raypak 2100 heater? I have had several over the years (leaky drain plug on return side, loose connection on the pressure switch) but this time it is not so obvious. I suspect that it might be a leaky heat exchanger (ouch!) but maybe not. What...
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    PVC Pipe Tool?

    I have a Raypak heater that is leaking at the point where the PVC pipes from the pool attach to the heater. The pipes are secured with two screw-on collars obviously meant to be hand tightened, but if they were King Kong did the installation. I think this is a simple matter of unscrewing the...
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    Leaking Pump

    I just replaced the diffuser O-ring and seal plate ring gasket (thanks to Pool Clown and dbfan for advice on that project). My problem is that when I powered up, the thing is still leaking from looks to be underneath under the motor, not the seal plate. The trap basket lid and drain plug...
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    Reassembling Sta-Rite Pumps

    I know there must be a trick to this. I am in the process of replacing the O-rings on my pool and spa pumps, both the small ones that go around the center of the impeller, and the larger (about 9") ones that seal the motor and impeller side to the strainer basket side. I have swapped the...