New build three yrs old dripping at union?

[sfaille]

Intellichlor is leaking. Just started dripping. It’s from the original builder about three years old now. Need a good source to clean it too if I’m going to take it apart. Any tips? See link for video.

 

[sfaille]

Intellichlor 40. All Pentair.

 

[PoolStored]

Welcome!
Turn the pump off, remove the cell, Inspect, clean and lubricate the o-rings with silicone lube (Magic Lube II) and reassemble. They should work with hand tight only.
If the o-rings are cracked or deformed, replace them with new ones.

As for cleaning see cleaning section here:

SWG How It Works - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

Do not clean the cell unless it needs it and then use the mildest method. Read SWG How It Works - Further Reading

Put silicone based Pool Lube - Further Reading on the union O rings and see if it stops the drip. Check that the union is not cracked.

 

[Homebrewale]

Do not clean the cell unless it needs it and then use the mildest method. Read SWG How It Works - Further Reading

I agree. Sometimes it seems like such a big uphill battle against the manufacturers. How do you convince people we know better than the company that makes the SWG? Right on top of the IC40 in big letters it's written "Acid Clean Every 3 Months".

 

[ajw22]

I agree. Sometimes it seems like such a big uphill battle against the manufacturers. How do you convince people we know better than the company that makes the SWG? Right on top of the IC40 in big letters it's written "Acid Clean Every 3 Months".

Realize that manufacturers recommendations are not always in the consumers best interests.

Manufacturers choose not to describe less damaging cleaning methods. They recommend the nuclear option first and are happy to sell you a new cell.