I have a Hayward sand filter that is leaking under the flange clamp. The leak is a fine spray, not just dripping. Is this something easy to fix or should I call the pool guy?
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
Sand Filter Leaking
- Thread starter creechy
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It is probably worth a try to fix it yourself, if you don't mind a little work and perhaps buying a new gasket. Often it is enough to open up the securing clamp, remove the top, clean and inspect all surfaces on the gasket, top, and bottom, lube the gasket with a silicone based plumbers lube, and then put everything back together again. If you find any nicks, cracks, or tears in the gasket you will need to replace the gasket. If you find a chip in the surfaces on the top or bottom that press against the gasket you have a larger repair, which might warrant calling a service person depending on how much you want to take on.
Just adding to what Jason said. If the neck of the vessel is split you'll have to replace the unit. You don't want to try and repair a split in a pressure vessel.
I had a leak in my sand filter and just replaced the gasket today. Once I undid the bolts it was pretty obvious where my issue was as the spider gasket was cracked. Off to the pool shop for the new gasket $20 and 30mins later all was fixed.
Thank you all for your replies. Ended up being a crack in the vessel. We are having it replaced. No luck this time with an easy fix 
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