Intex pump leaking

[Poolnewbie144]

Okay, first time intex pool owner here. We have a Ultra Frame XTR with sand filter. We are having issues with our pump with setup. We took it apart a couple of times and put it all back together and seems to be working just fine now when it is on.. But when it is off it leaks (dripping) water from where the leaf basket attaches to pump. Here are pictures of the setup that we have from Intex, there are two little rubber rings on the part the leaf basket slides onto, and then like a plastic nut thing that we tighten once we put the basket into position.. are we missing a piece?? Should we add something to stop the leaking? (Plumbers tape? Some kind of goop?) This is super frustrating to say the least.

 

[Brett S]

The rubber O rings should definitely be enough to stop the leaks. I might inspect the rings and make sure they appear smooth and undamaged and inspect the inside of the basket to make sure that it also appears smooth and undamaged.

You can also use some silicon grease on the O rings. (You can find it in the plumbing section of a hardware store)

 

[Blacklisted]

Sounds like your o rings might be causing the leak, you could replace them or use silicone sealant on/around the orings.

 

[Poolnewbie144]

For some weird reason the pump just stopped leaking. I'm keeping a close eye and if it starts again I'll try the silicone on the O rings.

 

[Poolnewbie144]

Now I just have to figure out how to use my Taylor 2006 kit... the chlorine bit is soo confusing.

 

[Blacklisted]

Now I just have to figure out how to use my Taylor 2006 kit... the chlorine bit is soo confusing.

POOL SCHOOL is a good start, read up there is a large amount of good info in there.

 

[Windcalmer]

Okay, first time intex pool owner here. We have a Ultra Frame XTR with sand filter. We are having issues with our pump with setup. We took it apart a couple of times and put it all back together and seems to be working just fine now when it is on.. But when it is off it leaks (dripping) water from where the leaf basket attaches to pump. Here are pictures of the setup that we have from Intex, there are two little rubber rings on the part the leaf basket slides onto, and then like a plastic nut thing that we tighten once we put the basket into position.. are we missing a piece?? Should we add something to stop the leaking? (Plumbers tape? Some kind of goop?) This is super frustrating to say the least.View attachment 155608View attachment 155609View attachment 155611

Have you had the basket filling with air? That has been my issue and I am thinking it might be these o-rings.