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Step 4 Sand the patch on your pool filter using 220-grit sandpaper once the urethane epoxy resin has completely dried. color: #d35813 !important; This does not cover a leak at the inlet or outlet ports, at the pressure or air relief valve, or a crack in one of the main tanks. .tcfield:-moz-placeholder { /* Firefox 18- */ 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); top: 0px; -webkit-transition: all ease 1.5s; background: #ffffff !important; -o-transition: all ease 1.5s; color: #d35813 !important; .text-white-color{ Once in a while, however, cracks develop. Depressurize the filter by turning on the water faucet after the system until water stops. You do this on the outside. border-color: #333333; .contact-page-form{ An easy check to see if your filter is leaking through the backwash line is to remove the filter sight glass when the pool is in normal filter mode. async:false, I have seen these last anywhere from 15 to 30 years as long as they are serviced properly. filter: alpha(opacity=0); The appropriate fix for a leaking SP0714T valve would be to replace the diverter (part # SPX0714CA) which comes with the spider gasket glued into it. // openAnimationSpeed: how quick the Ajax Content window should be animated (default is 0.3) var ajaxRevslider; Combine fiberglass resin with epoxy hardener in a bucket, following the manufacturer's mixing ratio. Negative Traditions In Society, Cut the groove on the inside of the housing, because water will naturally push the epoxy into the crack and not out of it. Remove the pump lid and clean any debris from the pump basket, then fill it with water using a garden hose. 1 Gram Of Sugar = Teaspoons, Your email address will not be published. Your Intex brand pool comes with two plunger valves that attach to the wall of the pool and to the filter pump hoses. Use the blade of the knife to make the resin smooth and even, then let dry as long as directed by the manufacturer. Hunker may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. The housing on a pool filter is the plastic cover that is on the outside of the filter. width: 222px; border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px; Rockville Rw10ca Install, This may cause some sand to be flushed as well, but this is completely normal. Arora Optometry is open and ready to serve your eye care needs. Reply Mat Posted: 11/24/2019 … font-size: 1em; Step 2 - Repair the Damage. Off-white Jordan 1 Unc, by Doug (Melbourne, Australia) It appears my cartridge housing leaks. 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The pipes from the pump to the filter and from the filter back to the pool contain water at pressure being pushed back into the pool. A leaking sand filter can happen if the filter was not fitted correctly. // obj.aspectratio : The Aspect Ratio of the Container / Media margin-right: 0px; .tcfield::-webkit-input-placeholder { /* Chrome/Opera/Safari */ Devacurl One Condition Dupe, He now writes for various publications, websites and blogs. animation-name: fadeOutDown; A cracked fiberglass pool filter can be repaired, once it has been removed and placed on a work surface. Hello fellow whirlpoolians/hopefully pool experts, I recently noticed my pool sand filter is leaking water, and its getting worse. } .sc_list.sc_list_style_iconed li a{ You'll want to pay particular attention to the multiport valve, spider gasket, pump pot lid, and all unions in the plumbing. 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This may cause some sand to be flushed as well, but this is completely normal. animation-duration: 0.5s; Clean the area of the filter housing that is cracked and leaking using mineral spirits and an old rag. } .sc_list.sc_list_style_iconed li a:hover{ Depressurize the filter by turning on the water faucet after the system until water stops. {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"optometric","@id":"LocalBusiness","url":"https:\/\/aroraoptometry.com\/saswp\/local-business\/","name":"Arora Optometry","description":"Whether it's a routine eye exam, new eye glasses, contact lenses, or a specific concern, when it comes to Mississauga Optometry, your choice is CLEAR. 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