Ok first of all I have seen and read previous threads on this very same subject. Point is I never really found a bottom line you can or cannot fix a pin hole leak. Mine is leaking right at the top of the filter on the seam where the filter is bonded together. This filter is approx 7 years old. Some said poxy, plastic welds and only from the inside work others say DONT TRY TO REPAIR ITS DANGEROUS . I always go with safety first but also I consider how much money this will cost to replace and thats approx $800.00. So pool experts out there should I just bite the bullet and replace it?
Pentair Sand Filter pin hole leak at seam
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Is it leaking form the filter body or the pipe, as your photo seems to show the pipe.
But, in answer to your question - there are no safe repairs to a pressure vessel that we are either going ot advocate or allow to be discussed.
How much water is leaking? My sand filter almost always had a little water weaping from the top gasket, but it was never so much water that I didn't just ignore it.
But, in answer to your question - there are no safe repairs to a pressure vessel that we are either going ot advocate or allow to be discussed.
How much water is leaking? My sand filter almost always had a little water weaping from the top gasket, but it was never so much water that I didn't just ignore it.
- Feb 6, 2015
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- 12300
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
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If you can see the water exiting from the seam on the tan filter tank, it's time to get a new filter tank. Even if it's just a drip, it will get worse - and you stand a chance that the tank will rupture.
If you can see the water exiting from the seam on the tan filter tank, it's time to get a new filter tank. Even if it's just a drip, it will get worse - and you stand a chance that the tank will rupture.
Well NO filter should have a leak no matter what kind of filter it is.
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