Hello All,
So the leaking locations are marked in red. Basically it's leaking in between where the 1.5" pipe connects to the bushing (2" x 1-1/2"). I does not appear to be leaking between the bushings and the valve outlets.
QUESTIONS:
1.) Is there a way to remove the bushings from the "micro-clear slide valve" to avoid buying a new valve? I've seen the heat gun method, but not sure if that would ruin the black plastic valve.
2.) How would you suggest fixing this? This set up done by the previous home owner and he told me he replaced the slide valve right before he sold to me to fix the exact same leak. The thing is, there was a small leak right after the fix already. Now it's just gotten much worse and needs to be fixed properly. So is this just a bad set up going into the filter or he just did a poor job, twice?
Thanks!!