Pentair filter leaking

[Mcb]

Ok this thing is driving me nuts.
I took it apart to clean it. While putting it back together i couldn't stop it from leaking. I determined that the band clamp needed replaced. I installed the new one. I've done everything that I could find to install it correctly and prevent leaks.

O ring is 1 year old and in good shape. I lubed it. Installed it back and went around the top and bottom gaps with more lube to help seal it further. Sprayed wd40 on the band to help it slide around the housing and clamp tighter. I used a wood block and hammer to gently tap down to press the seal every few turns. The plastic knob is as tight as i can get it by hand. Not sure if I should tighten further with channel locks? What is my next step?

 

[Mcb]

I stepped away for a bit to research how much fill dirt and cement it would take to fill my pool in. Came back out and the leaks stopped. Maybe the pressure allowed it to settled in?

 

[Texas Splash]

That's one of things where it's time to step back, have a cold one and don't argue. Perhaps it took a little pressurization time to seal a tiny spot. Hopefully it will remain that way.

 

[duraleigh]

Channel locks would have been a terrible idea......I'm glad it stopped.

I can't think of ANYthing in a pool that needs overtightening.

 

[KDpoolguy]

Sounds like you did try everything and did it all right. I invested in a good rubber mallet to knock the band into seat as I tightened it down.

I will mention one possibility is I had crud and dirt and thin bougainvillea leaves stuck to the upper lid and lip where the gasket goes. Removed the gasket, hosed it off and used some degreaser and terry towel to clean the lip gasket ‘seats’ on the lid and bucket and wiped up a lot of gunk.

 

[Mcb]

Pump kicked on tonight as scheduled, no leaks. Thank god. Case closed.

 

[champ767]

If it starts leaking again, I've used black ge silicone. I think the filter housing warps after time. I've put on new gaskets and it still leaks with the expensive non petroleum pool lube gasket material. If you need to clean the filter the casing comes right apart. The silicone won't wreck the gasket or seal the filter housing. I've done it many times instead of messing around with tightening the clamps, pulling it apart, etc... Remember to tighten the clamps in a kriss cross manner

 

[Mcb]

If it starts leaking again, I've used black ge silicone. I think the filter housing warps after time. I've put on new gaskets and it still leaks with the expensive non petroleum pool lube gasket material. If you need to clean the filter the casing comes right apart. The silicone won't wreck the gasket or seal the filter housing. I've done it many times instead of messing around with tightening the clamps, pulling it apart, etc... Remember to tighten the clamps in a kriss cross manner

Kriss cross manner? I have 1 knob to twist.

 

[champ767]

If you have egg type, they have 6 or 8 clamps. You go kriss cross with the clamp tightening. I'm not familiar with other pentair filters.

 

[Vegas Kid]

Always wipe down the gasket with a clean cloth and ensure the seat around the filter is also very clean...

If it leaks, just take apart, clean and it should be good.

Glad to hear no issues.