I inherited a pool with an inline chlorinator. TFP has educated me on the dangers of stealthy CYA levels, and I avoid using pucks on a regular basis. The chlorinator has been turned off for some time. Here's the problem: it's leaking. Here's the question: is it possible to remove the chlorinator body and cap off all the ports somehow? Thanks for your help and suggestions!
Capping off the chlorinator
- Thread starter brysclar
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- Jun 22, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 17888
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Where is it leaking at on the chlorinator? Near the bottom where it's connected to the plumbing, or at the top of the tower itself? Maybe the cap O-ring?
It's leaking from the side of the plumbing, where the little hose attaches. That threaded connection is cracked. I was figuring I could just disconnect everything, epoxy that crack, and seal up all the openings.
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I know a permanent solution would be to re-plumb, but I'm not sure how to do that myself.
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I know a permanent solution would be to re-plumb, but I'm not sure how to do that myself.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,789
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I see. Yours is slightly different than mine. You certainly could do that. If however you ever think you may go on vacation (i.e. like to Florida), it may come-in handy. ha ha (sorry, couldn't resist). But sure, do what you have to for now. In the future, if you ever really had to replace it, I'm sure you could. As long as the water flow to the pool is not impeded you'll be fine.
Thanks, Pat! I got a couple of 1/2" plugs. I'm going to seal up the in/out ports and just leave the tower. We'll see how that goes.
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I vacation in Massachusetts. Lol
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I vacation in Massachusetts. Lol
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,789
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Anytime. 
For future reference, here's some links if you need them later:
http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/R24290D320ChlorineBromineFeeder.pdf
Amazon.com : Pentair R171096 Rainbow 320 Automatic In-Line Chlorine/Bromine Feeder For Pool And Spa : Swimming Pool Chemicals And Supplies : Patio, Lawn Garden
Amazon.com: Pentair R171218 Rainbow 320C Automatic In-Line Chlorine/Bromine Feeder For Pool And Spa - Amber Body: Patio, Lawn Garden
For future reference, here's some links if you need them later:http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/R24290D320ChlorineBromineFeeder.pdf
Amazon.com : Pentair R171096 Rainbow 320 Automatic In-Line Chlorine/Bromine Feeder For Pool And Spa : Swimming Pool Chemicals And Supplies : Patio, Lawn Garden
Amazon.com: Pentair R171218 Rainbow 320C Automatic In-Line Chlorine/Bromine Feeder For Pool And Spa - Amber Body: Patio, Lawn Garden
borjis
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I did that too, but just used some stainless steel very short bolts, with hose clamps (with a liberal amount of liquid nails on them before inserting)
capped up good!
capped up good!