Equipment Leaks at Filters Take the Following Forms:

1.) Leaks in the Housing

            Note: THIS IS IRREPAIRABLE. YOU NEED A NEW FILTER. These leaks are recognizable by finding cracks, or water seepage right in the housing of the filter itself. If you have one of these, look at New Pool Equipment Replacement Recommendations at the side, and look for a good quality filter replacement.

2.) Leaks at the Tank Band Clamp

            If you have a metal band clamp, with a nut that tightens to hold (2) sections of your filter tank together, the following causes are possible:

                    a.) A split in the upper, or lower, tank or housing: Note: THIS IS IRREPAIRABLE. YOU NEED A NEW FILTER. If you have one of these, look at New Pool Equipment Replacement Recommendations at the side, and look for a good quality filter replacement.

                    b.) Sand, or Debris around tank O-Ring or Gasket : Pull apart and clean the o-ring, and both parts of the tank and housing where the o-ring comes into contact, making sure that all sand and debris stays out off of all surfaces when rejoining the assemblies.

                    c.)  Having a damaged, weakened, or stretched out band clamp or smashed, cracked, malformed o-ring. If any of these have occurred, get replacements.

3.) Leaks at the Bulk Head Fittings:

               If this is the case, call a repair man. All of these involve an inordinate amount of risk, and or potential errors that can cost you "Extra" hundreds if you mess with it. It isn't worth trying it yourself. Even trying to tighten parts can split the housing or the fitting, and some parts are no longer available.

4.) Leaks at the Air Bleeder assembly:

                With "Most" of these, you can attempt to tighten lightly, DO NOT USE A LOT OF PRESSURE! A lot of these "Require" you to disassemble the entire filter housing and tighten a Nut on the underneath side. If the air bleeder assembly itself leaks, REPLACE IT. It isn't worth trying to repair them. As always, if in doubt, call a repair tech.