Leak at the side bulkhead fitting of Hayward s310s

[Pool80fun]

Today after emptying my strainer basket and restarted the filter cycle I noticed a leak where the side bulk head fitting is located. It looks as if it’s coming from the seam of the filter -right where the bottom elbow assembly exits. I’ve ordered a new o ring, spacer, as well as a bulk head fitting, - I’m unsure what I’ll find when I get inside. Is there an adhesive, epoxy, or silicone that I can use without taking out all of the sand ?? Thanks in advance

 

[RDspaguy]

I believe that bulkhead is threaded, so should unscrew from the filter. You will likely find it is the threaded bulkhead that is cracked, not the filter itself.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAGegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw1Mw9z8AyhqHxiBboyeD0xP

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I think this is the one.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw0hXHq1Bl766W86nP22XvMH

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[RDspaguy]

Sorry, I don't know why my links don't work.
First is hayward filter diagram showing threaded bulkhead and gasket. Second is the listed replacement on amazon.
Hayward part number SX244P.

 

[Pool80fun]

Thanks, it’s on the way. I’ll update after the repair.

 

[Pool80fun]

Broken bulkhead stuck inside the elbow assembly. Had to detach the lateral assembly inside the tank, which was a pain. I was then able to remove the lateral assembly from the bottom elbow assembly, finally removing both pieces from the filter. I was then able to unscrew the remaining bulkhead piece, which was broken off and stuck inside the elbow assembly. The ordered bulkhead leaves a huge gap, and I’m hoping the spacer, which hasn’t arrived, will fill the gap to avoid future leakage.

 

[Pool80fun]

I believe that bulkhead is threaded, so should unscrew from the filter. You will likely find it is the threaded bulkhead that is cracked, not the filter itself.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAGegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw1Mw9z8AyhqHxiBboyeD0xP

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I think this is the one.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw0hXHq1Bl766W86nP22XvMH

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You were correct!!

 

[RDspaguy]

Welcome to the wondeful world of pool repair.
Was there a gasket on the old one? What is that on the threads, caulk, teflon tape, or thread sealant?

 

[Pool80fun]

There was Teflon tape or some sort of thread sealant. A bead was caulked or siliconed around.

 

[RDspaguy]

Ok. That works. ?