Alber36 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 When I reconnected my unions a week ago and refilled my hot tub I noticed there was a small leak from one of the unions. I tried tightening it but it still continues to leak. See photo. What is the best way to ensure this no longer leaks? It seems as if the water is coming out above the union (see arrow in photo). Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 New Gasket Seal/O ring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alber36 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thanks for the quick reply. I’m a novice, how do I know which one to order online? I think when the person disconnected / winterized everything they may have lost the o-ring… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 https://www.spadepot.com/Spa-Pump-Heater-O-Ring-Gasket-2in-2-Pack-P1559 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alber36 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 Got it, thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alber36 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 It doesn’t seem like there is a groove for this gasket to fit into, the union is flat. Is there something else that should butt up against the ring? See pics. I placed it regardless and it is still leaking a drop every few seconds. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 2, 2022 Report Share Posted April 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Alber36 said: It doesn’t seem like there is a groove for this gasket to fit into Has to be. Sorry the photos are pretty small and can't really see much. Is there an old gasket still in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 I can't see much either, pictures are too small. Sounds like you must use a flat gasket there. Maybe source out a slightly-thicker gasket; I don't know if Permatex Aviation (brown goo) will help there. Question: how are you tightening that big white nut - just by hand? Because you might need more torque to tighten it a tad more. I might suggest a rubber strap wrench, or what comes in handy for me is ViceGrips 12LC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 Have used an oil filter wrench forever. You won't over squeeze the fitting and you can "feel" tightness a little better. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alber36 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 Yes I use an oil filter wrench it is very tight… Reposting pic below larger. I don’t see any gasket but maybe it’s tricky to see and I’ll try again… Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 Is there damage to the thread on the pump? Kinda looks off on the right side in the photo but could just be the lighting/angle. You can get a 2" flat gasket without the rib to fit the channel. Very odd if there is no spot for an o-ring/gasket. If you feel that the gasket seal is good and the fitting is tight but it still leaks I would try a 2 piece 2" pump union split nut. Just lift the old coupler up out of the way and attach the split nut union. You can cut the old one off later or just leave it. https://www.spadepot.com/Pump-Union-Split-Nut---2-P7835C717.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alber36 Posted April 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 Understood. I’ll investigate the threading there and get a better pic. I will order that split nut and try to find a flat gasket on that site also, just need to make sure I understand and order the right size… thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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