We’ve got a leak 😩

[Mdragger88]

Upon getting everything up & running It seems my 7 way valve is leaking at this seam

I tightened the screws, but alas, more water flows.
Perhaps I should try opening it up & using pool lube on o-ring #7 before going parts hunting

Here’s the diagram of parts - seems intense & a little overwhelming …

 

[Texas Splash]

Perhaps I should try opening it up & using pool lube on o-ring #7 before going parts hunting

Certainly can't hurt. I would. Might get lucky, or at the very least stall for some time.

 

[Mdragger88]

Before opening do i have to drain the sand filter or can i just turn off all the valves & relieve the pressure?

 

[Texas Splash]

Before opening do i have to drain the sand filter or can i just turn off all the valves & relieve the pressure?

Just shut off the system, close the 3-way valves before and after the filter to isolate it. If there is an air bleed on that filter you might bleed the air out to relieve the pressure.

 

[crusemm]

Before opening do i have to drain the sand filter or can i just turn off all the valves & relieve the pressure?

That will work. Itlooks like you are iopening the highest point in the system. Gravity will drain all the water away from you when you give it a vent path.

 

[Texas Splash]

Itlooks like you are iopening the highest point in the system. Gravity will drain all the water away from you when you give it a vent path.

Got a point there.

 

[Mdragger88]

Just shut off the system, close the 3-way valves before and after the filter to isolate it. If there is an air bleed on that filter you might bleed the air out to relieve the pressure.

When i press the handle down you can hear it relieving pressure- the winterize setting just props the handle up in that position so I assume that’s what’s going on.
note to self … take pictures before disassembling ! I am imagining all the parts in that exploded diagram shooting out at me time for another Lucille Ball style adventure!

 

[crusemm]

When i press the handle down you can hear it relieving pressure- the winterize setting just props the handle up in that position so I assume that’s what’s going on.
note to self … take pictures before disassembling ! I am imagining all the parts in that exploded diagram shooting out at me time for another Lucille Ball style adventure!

On a funny coincidence, Yesterday I was replacing the battery in my motorcycle and neglected to take pictures. during disassembly. I figured, it's 5 wires I can keep this straight in my head. Until I started putting everything back and realized "is this a Hot, or a Ground....Well it's black so should be ground, but it's got a stripe so what does that mean"

 

[Mdragger88]

When I ripped apart my dash I had lots of pics along w/ post it notes errrywhere! Thank goodness because you never know when you will get interrupted & lose track.
I also take pics when cleaning for people. For instance, when I have to remove all the knickknacks to clean above the cabinets so I can put things back where they go.

 

[crusemm]

A ripped apart the dash on a 2000 Chevy Blazer to fix the heater core once. I never did get the airbag warning light to clear after that. Oh well who needs airbags right?