Leak in Triton II sand filter

[eemueller]

I have water leaking from the bottom of my sand filter. I have replaced the o-rings on the slide valve, and when I replaced the sand, the laterals looked fine. The leak was there before I replaced the sand. It is not leaking from the drain plug. Anything else to check before I have to open it up, again?

 

[duraleigh]

That Triton filter can only leak from the drain plug, right? (There are no other openings on the bottom, I think).

So, it seems the drain plug IS leaking or there is a hole in the pressure vessel which should be pretty findable.

 

[eemueller]

That Triton filter can only leak from the drain plug, right? (There are no other openings on the bottom, I think).

So, it seems the drain plug IS leaking or there is a hole in the pressure vessel which should be pretty findable.

The leak is coming from underneath, but the tank sits on a solid pedestal, so I can't see underneath. I can see for certain that it's not the drain plug, so I guess there is a hole. Are these repairable, or do I have to replace it?

 

[duraleigh]

Despite what others may tell you, don't try to repair the pressure vessel of your filter......it will likely fail and is fairly dangerous.

Others have had some success with a warranty claim......it's worth looking into.