Advice to fix leak: Texas ice storm

[naperthrill]

Had to drain pool pumps and heater connection due to ice storm. Reconnected everything today and I have a slight leak/drip at this connection. I tried some plumber tape which helped a little but there is still a slight drip. Any suggestions?

 

[Texas Splash]

Take a close look at the union o-ring to ensure it's clean and not damaged. It should do all the sealing work for you. Ensure it's seated in the channel well. If it's still leaking, perhaps add a small amount of lube, but not much.

 

[naperthrill]

Think I got it fixed! Now the cartridge filer is the only think that appears to be dripping from the bottom, I screwed the cap back on so not sure what the issue is there either

 

[Texas Splash]

What kind of filter do you have? Your signature doesn't show anything but the old "Pool Design Stage". Some of those filter drain plugs have a small gasket or rubber ring in them like a garden hose would. You might check that.

 

[Newdude]

Hey naper !! I just wanted to throw something out there. 2 somethings actually. Pool lube is the greatest thing ever for drips at o-rings. Hayward Jacks lube or equivalent.

secondly, it is very easy to overtighten all those connections/unions. The usual rules of tighten some more to seal the leak do not apply. I was told by my PB to make them all hand tight plus 1/4 turn. It took me 5 years of fighting the drips to realize that my hand tight was the same as his ‘hand tight plus a 1/4’. From that point on I undertightened and tightened only enough to stop the drips with the equipment running.

 

[ajw22]

Pool lube is the greatest thing ever for drips at o-rings. Hayward Jacks lube or equivalent.

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