Small Leak at Pump Strainer Housing Gasket

[Mark Shvitz]

I may have fixed the leaky pump inlet on my system. Now I am concerned about the pump's strainer housing lid gasket.

When I shut the pump down to fix the inlet, water came out in two places. The inlet and the gasket. Only a drop or two came out at the gasket, but that's enough to be an annoyance.

The gasket is H-shaped in profile. It's new. I bought a bunch of them. It sits in a square groove going around the top of the housing.

I cleaned the slot carefully when installing the gasket. I cleaned the lid, too, because it mates with it. Not sure what else I can do. Are some gasket brands better than others, or what? The ones I bought appear to be from some Chinese outfit with a name intended to sound Western.

 

[PoolGate]

Did you lubricate the gasket?

 

[Mark Shvitz]

I lubricate gaskets, but maybe I didn't use enough. Should I really slather it on there?

 

[PoolGate]

I lubricate gaskets, but maybe I didn't use enough. Should I really slather it on there?

No just a light coating is all it takes. How old is it? The tops do warp over time.

 

[Mark Shvitz]

I believe I installed the pump in 2018. UPDATE: 2019.

I greased it somewhat more than you suggest, not having seen your response. It is currently holding. Thanks.

Hope I don't end up with an oily filter cartridge.