Leaking fittings on Hayward E65 De filter. Teflon tape?

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Jason B

Jason B

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Jun 1, 2007
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Harrisburg, PA
Have a small leak at the top of the DE filter, the top threaded hole at the very top:

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I put teflon tape around the white fitting that I screwed into it, but it still leaks a little. Also, same thing with my pressure gauge which has small leak now too. Should I try doubling up on the teflon tape? I did some digging afterward I connected it and i read you should only put the tape on clockwise, or the same direction your thread the pipe in so it doesn't bunch up, which I'm not sure if I did.

I've never had leaking before and the teflon tape always fixed it, but it's not this time. I then read Permatex #2 would work? If I use it, do I have to let it dry before I can turn the system on, or can I turn it on as soon as is thread the pipe back in?

Any other easy solutions are welcomed. I just wanted to use what I have here and no have to run out to grab something else.
 
The first looks more like I would expect, that is the type of bottle my permatex came in (although never seen that brand and it does not say it is teflon). There is a brush to spread the teflon past on the fittings. It does not dry, so you can turn on the pump as soon as everything is screwed together.
 
jblizzle said:
The first looks more like I would expect, that is the type of bottle my permatex came in (although never seen that brand and it does not say it is teflon). There is a brush to spread the teflon past on the fittings. It does not dry, so you can turn on the pump as soon as everything is screwed together.
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Yea, they have a PTFE and a non PTFE version. Looked at the reviews on amazon and they are great. Also interesting that it's $20 on amazon and tractor supply is only $9.99! I just like tractor supply because it's 3 miles from me!

Here is more info on this stuff:

Gasoila® Soft-Set Thread Sealant with PTFE - Pipe Thread Sealants - Products

https://www.amazon.com/Gasoila-Soft-Set-Thread-Sealant-Degree/dp/B001VXTYIY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I guess the PTFE is the teflon type stuff we want for this application? Maybe I got lucky and found something others can use too.
 
Just wanted to report back that this GASOILA stuff available locally from Tractory Supply is awesome. It's been a month and no leaks. Also used it on my garden hoses, fittings to the outdoor spigots and fixes all leaks. I'm blown away, and you don't have to wait, just brush it on and go.

NOW, maybe I should be posting this somewhere else, But what's the best way to get rid of air bubbles on the filter pump area under the clear lid?
 
jblizzle said:
Are there a lot of bubbles or just a bubble sitting in the top of the lid?
This is due to a suction side leak: Pool School - Suction Side Air Leaks
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Thanks for that link. Here's a VIDEO. Let me know what you think:

Hayward e65 bubbles under lid and from return line - YouTube

Would the clamps at the front of the system cause this if they are loose? Haven't tried tightening those yet, but I did re do the black plastic cap under basket and it didn't fix, and lubed the o ring under lid.
 

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jblizzle said:
yes, that is the suction line
Or could be your lid leaking
Or could be the pump drain plugs
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Thanks! Ok, it was the front screw in fitting before the first clamp! The one that threads into the black housing! Tried the shaving cream test, but didn't seem to do anything. Did the pouring water test and all bubbles went away.

I took off all the clamps and unscrewed it. There was old white pipe tape on the threads which I removed. I used the same stuff again and brushed it onto the threads:

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(I didn't put new white teflon tape on first, didn't think I needed to?) bit this fixed it again, just like my other issue above!

Now, my question is, what will fixing this improve? More suction at the filter baskets?
 
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