seligman Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 While cleaning my DE filter, I drained the water from my Pentair Whisperflo pumps. One of the drain plugs snapped when I put it back on. It just kept turning and turning...so I continued to tighten - until it snapped off. I sure feel like an idiot now. I thought the plastic was higher quality than that. How should I remove the broken piece? It's all plastic. I have one foot of access on that side, although it's kind of awkward. I don't like the idea of drilling into plastic threads, but I might not have a choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps558 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 While cleaning my DE filter, I drained the water from my Pentair Whisperflo pumps. One of the drain plugs snapped when I put it back on. It just kept turning and turning...so I continued to tighten - until it snapped off. I sure feel like an idiot now. I thought the plastic was higher quality than that. How should I remove the broken piece? It's all plastic. I have one foot of access on that side, although it's kind of awkward. I don't like the idea of drilling into plastic threads, but I might not have a choice? If you have a heat gun you heat up a tip of a screw driver and insert into the plastic. It should melt it enough to make a groove to back it out. The other option is buying a easy out tool which requires drilling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps558 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 While cleaning my DE filter, I drained the water from my Pentair Whisperflo pumps. One of the drain plugs snapped when I put it back on. It just kept turning and turning...so I continued to tighten - until it snapped off. I sure feel like an idiot now. I thought the plastic was higher quality than that. How should I remove the broken piece? It's all plastic. I have one foot of access on that side, although it's kind of awkward. I don't like the idea of drilling into plastic threads, but I might not have a choice? If you have a heat gun you heat up a tip of a screw driver and insert into the plastic. It should melt it enough to make a groove to back it out. The other option is buying a easy out tool which requires drilling I don't think a hair dryer will get hot enough also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 depending on the plug, some have a notch in them just for this reason when they snap you can get a screw driver in just enough to back the plug out. If not, tap your screwdriver with a hammer on the plug. Not too hard, you should be able to notch the plug for a screwdriver without wrecking the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seligman Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I haven't replaced the broken plug yet, but... The *other* plug which didn't break is now leaking. Am I supposed to use plumber's putty (or some sealer) on the threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Clown Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 The plug should have a o ring on it. You may be able to just give it a little turn and stop the leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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