Filter was installed new June 2003 along with new Hayward SP0714T XL Valve.
Valve was replaced in May 2012 with same model.
This spring on opening pool, I discovered the drain nipple had been partially chewed off by vermin.
Approx. 1/3 of screw threads are gone all the way to the filter's body.
The drain cap screws on, but cannot seal the pressurized water from the filter.
I have tried a more expensive pipe tape which has reduced the leak, but it still leaks causing water loss and water mess.
Local pool shops tell me that there is no fix for the drain problem except to replace the entire filter. No one makes a "drain adapter fix-it kit."
Further, none of the shops will order and install only the filter. Their solution is that the entire filter, valving, with new sand is called for for two reasons:
1. The valving and filter are only sold as a set.
2. Given the age of the filter (2003) and the valve (2012), it would be wise to replace both now and not just the filter.
Any easier fix to repair the drain (or just stopping the leak) besides replacing the entire filter and valve?
Thanks for suggestions.
Valve was replaced in May 2012 with same model.
This spring on opening pool, I discovered the drain nipple had been partially chewed off by vermin.
Approx. 1/3 of screw threads are gone all the way to the filter's body.
The drain cap screws on, but cannot seal the pressurized water from the filter.
I have tried a more expensive pipe tape which has reduced the leak, but it still leaks causing water loss and water mess.
Local pool shops tell me that there is no fix for the drain problem except to replace the entire filter. No one makes a "drain adapter fix-it kit."
Further, none of the shops will order and install only the filter. Their solution is that the entire filter, valving, with new sand is called for for two reasons:
1. The valving and filter are only sold as a set.
2. Given the age of the filter (2003) and the valve (2012), it would be wise to replace both now and not just the filter.
Any easier fix to repair the drain (or just stopping the leak) besides replacing the entire filter and valve?
Thanks for suggestions.