Where does the O-ring go on sand filter?
Where does the O-ring go on sand filter?
The O-ring on your pool sand filter is under the Multiport Valve on the top of the filter. To change the O-ring you will have to remove the Multiport Valve.
Why is my sand filter leaking from the top?
The majority of the time leaks such as this are from a bad spider gasket on a multiport valve, or plunger o-rings on a push-pull valve. A spider gasket seals up the ports (including the waste water port) to control the direction of your pool water.
Why is my sand filter leaking from the bottom?
Leaking Filter In most cases, the problem usually stems from a faulty gasket or o-ring, loose nuts or bolts, bad connections or cracks in the equipment. A worn out drain cap or flange gasket/clamp can also be a source of leaks on a sand filter, and they’re simple to replace.
How do I change the O-ring on my sand filter?
Turn the filter head upside-down and locate the O-ring seated in the groove in the collar of the filter head. Roll the O-ring upward and out of the groove, then slip it off the collar. Clean the O-ring groove with a wet cloth. Slip the replacement O-ring over the filter head collar and roll it into the groove.
Can a bad spider gasket cause sand in pool?
If you are sure nothing is cracked/damaged inside the filter, check the multiport valve. With the system off, take the screws off the valve lid and have a look inside. There is a “Wagon Wheel” shaped gasket in there. If the gasket is bad, it could cause sand to leak thru and blow back into the pool.
What is a spider gasket on a sand filter?
The spider gasket is the main diverter seal within your pool’s multiport valve. For homeowners with diatomaceous earth (D.E.) or sand filters, we know the multiport valve as “that thing with the handle”.
What PSI should my sand filter be at?
Your filter may be clean and normal at 9-10 psi, but your neighbor’s filter gauge could run higher, and be clean at 15-16 psi. Some systems with very low resistance can run very low pressures, barely registering, while other filter systems can run quite high, pushing 30 psi when the filter becomes dirty.
