My Hayward pool filter when the pump is running since its in freeze protect mode here in Texas is dripping water. Should I be concerned? I am now filling up the pool to the top since it will be close to zero in the next few days and i am afraid to shut everything down and try and reseat it and tighten it back up. Just wanted to check to see if I should be worried or just watch it until we can get back above freezing before I take it apart?
Slow drip from my pool filter!!!
- Thread starter fagin007
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 59,232
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
The leak is coming from the black ring by the silver bolt. I have tightened the ring as much as I could and it didnt stop it.
- May 3, 2014
- 59,232
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Ok. If you want you can try tapping on the black ring lightly with a mallet or hammer. As long as the pump stays running should be no issue. If pumps turns off the system will drain and will need to prime when it restarts.
Just tapped on it with a mallet a few times and now the leak has stopped. Thanks so much I will be sure to pass this on to anyone else that has this issue!
- Nov 7, 2018
- 1,049
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Once again, proof the TFP is *the* resource for getting things taken care of!!!
- May 3, 2014
- 59,232
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Great. I would still suggest taking it apart, properly lubricating the seal with Pool Lube, and reinstalling once this weather phenomenon passes. Always tap on the black ring as you tighten it.