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Question posted by Mare101670 on June 2nd, 2022

Leaking Hayward Ec40 Pool Filter

My filter is leaking from where we clamp to seal closed. We checked fingers, rubber seal and clamps all was done good sealed tight but water is blowing out is bump supposed to stay up or down could this be why leaking

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 2nd, 2022 6:01 PM
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See https://www.manualslib.com/manual/400556/Hayward-Perflex.html?page=10#manual. Check out the two Problems referencing leaks.

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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on June 2nd, 2022 9:40 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2O99SyLpcg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsJNTsdbUKk

Why is my pool leaking from the filter?

A steady or high-pressure stream of water will likely indicate a bad gasket or o-ring. If the leak is coming from either of the pipes that lead into or out of the filter, the union seal or o-ring can be changed relatively easily.

https://www.hayward-pool.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/Perflex-EC40AC.pdf


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