Hayward H Series Heater
- Thread starter b4k
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,111
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Welcome to TFP.
That is a winterizing drain plug. Your pool and heater winterized for the winter? Check if it is tight.
That looks like part 18 - H-Series Drain Valve Assembly (HAXDRV1930)
www.inyopools.com
@ps0303 @Pool Clown
That is a winterizing drain plug. Your pool and heater winterized for the winter? Check if it is tight.
That looks like part 18 - H-Series Drain Valve Assembly (HAXDRV1930)
Hayward H-Series and H-Series ED1 Parts - INYOPools.com
Hayward H-Series and H-Series ED1 - INYOpools.com has the largest selection of swimming pool and spa replacement parts with over 70,000 parts in stock. Order today and save!
www.inyopools.com
@ps0303 @Pool Clown
No, the pool is back open for summer.
We keep the filter running during winter, but not heated (if that's relevant?). There's no O ring on the drain plug and it seems to be as tight as can be - our pool guy did take if off before winter. Should there be an O ring on this? I don't recall ever seeing one on this plug. Thanks
We keep the filter running during winter, but not heated (if that's relevant?). There's no O ring on the drain plug and it seems to be as tight as can be - our pool guy did take if off before winter. Should there be an O ring on this? I don't recall ever seeing one on this plug. Thanks
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,111
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The parts diagram does not show an O ring on it. An O ring would not last around the heat. I would remove the plug and check it for dirt or corrosion. You might want to try some teflon pipe tape around the threads. If it still leaks then replace it.
When we start to take the plug out it there’s a sound of rushing water, like water is draining out of the main filter. Is this normal and should we expect a rush of water out from the plug? Or anything we need to know when starting up the filter afterwards? Thanks again.
(my husband started his own profile instead of signing into mine, hence 2 user names).
(my husband started his own profile instead of signing into mine, hence 2 user names).
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,111
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Do you have a heater bypass valve?
Thats a drain plug and with the heater in the water loop you depressurize the system and water will drain from the filter.
Is your pool equipment above or below the pool water level? You can close the valve to your pump suction if you have to ensure the pool doesn't drain through it.
Startup should be normal. It may just take a bit of time for the pump to prime.
Thats a drain plug and with the heater in the water loop you depressurize the system and water will drain from the filter.
Is your pool equipment above or below the pool water level? You can close the valve to your pump suction if you have to ensure the pool doesn't drain through it.
Startup should be normal. It may just take a bit of time for the pump to prime.
Yes there's a heater bypass. Should we close it or can we just let it drain and then let it re-prime itself at start up?
It's an underground pool - the equipment is at level or below, I think?? I can't think of any reason that we would need to ensure it doesn't drain through... Other than the fear of the unknown.
It's an underground pool - the equipment is at level or below, I think?? I can't think of any reason that we would need to ensure it doesn't drain through... Other than the fear of the unknown.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,111
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Close the heater bypass while you work on the heater. Some water will drain out of the heater but the entire filter will not drain on you.
It worked!!! A little Apple cider vinegar removed the corrosion from the plug and we put it back with some Teflon tape. Leak gone! Our pool guy said we’d need a new heat exchanger something or other and would be very expensive. I’m posting an ‘after’ picture of the plug- It’s not green anymore. Yay!!
Huge and sincere thank you’s!!!
Huge and sincere thank you’s!!!
Attachments
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,111
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60