sensor install leak potential

[mriddell]

Currently I am in the process of installing an Intellicenter. I installed the water temp sensor yesterday and struggled initially to get the site to stop leaking. I adjusted the sensor, adjusted the tension on the clamp, and finally removed the sensor and coated the gasket with a small amount of vaseline. Holding now. Is there a suggestion regarding these sensor sites? It would appear to be a spot that could be a recurring source of irritation. The gasket/clamp is far from elegant. Are there TFP thoughts regarding the management of this issue?

 

[PoolStored]

Vaseline is a petroleum product, and can cause rubber seals to swell, harden, crack, and become brittle.

Clean the probe with rubbing alcohol to remove the Vaseline, and use a silicone based lubricant, like Magic Lube II. Do not use Vaseline, and do not use a PTFE/Teflon based lubricant.

 

[mriddell]

Thanks.

 

[TopJimmy]

Counter-intuitive: you need to NOT tighten the hose clamp too much. Too tight and it will leak. I put mine on with only slight tension on the screw.

 

[mriddell]

I understand. That's what I was doing. We're good now. Bet the gasket was just a bit dry.