Small leak at sand filter connection - repair advice

[linuxninja00]

Howdy fellow TFP'ers. I will admit I don't mess with the plumbing of my equipment much, but not afraid to attempt the repairs. I have a small leak from the input side of my sand filter. In the close up shots attached, you'll see the connection is made with what appears to me as some type of silicone sealant. It's soft like a silicone caulk. Well, it's got a tiny leak to it which you might be able to see at the bottom of the fitting in the close up. This seems like an easy repair and was just looking for confirmation before taking it apart. In the wider shot, you'll see that pipe is attached to a union. I assume i can just disconnect that union, remove the fitting and sealant where the leak is and put a new fitting and sealant in and then make a new 90 that connects to that union? What type of sealant is that on the fitting? Is there a better choice, etc?



Thanks in advance.

 

[oldprophet]

Howdy fellow TFP'ers. I will admit I don't mess with the plumbing of my equipment much, but not afraid to attempt the repairs. I have a small leak from the input side of my sand filter. In the close up shots attached, you'll see the connection is made with what appears to me as some type of silicone sealant. It's soft like a silicone caulk. Well, it's got a tiny leak to it which you might be able to see at the bottom of the fitting in the close up. This seems like an easy repair and was just looking for confirmation before taking it apart. In the wider shot, you'll see that pipe is attached to a union. I assume i can just disconnect that union, remove the fitting and sealant where the leak is and put a new fitting and sealant in and then make a new 90 that connects to that union? What type of sealant is that on the fitting? Is there a better choice, etc?

View attachment 485702That is a silicone patch. Teflon tape and Teflon paste are my choice for sealing pvc threads although many guys favor other means

Thanks in advance.

 

[linuxninja00]

Is teflon paste something along the lines of Rectorseal pipe sealant?