New TR140 filter, drain plug glued on?

Soupy

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Jun 23, 2011
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The white drain cap is sealed with silicon caulk. Does Pentair really ship these that way? The cap came off with help from a wrench, but now I’ve got threads full of silicone shreds.
 

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Well, a toothbrush cleaned it up easily enough. Reinstalled properly with some teflon tape and thread sealant.

I don't have a wrench large enough to remove the main plug and see what's holding it together. Hopefully it won't be an issue.
 
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