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The Sta-Rite Manual states that additional Teflon tape
should be added. Should the fitting be tightened ALL the
way in?? Do not want to split the tank body outlet. Thank you. Part number C176-47P1
Too much tape increases diameter of piece entering the hole!
This in due cases, will crack the item the enlarged piece is turning into. You need to be very mindful of the torque required to continue screwing it in. Hand / finger tighten then only 1/4 turn more with a wrench! No more. I usually only put on 4-5 complete wraps of teflon tape. You do not want to crack that Pump Housing.
Teflon gtape comes in several thickness's
I find the pink roll tape the best
normally plastic connections should be firm and do not have to be all the way in unless there is a rubber "o" ring at the base to do the sealing
use plenty of tape
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do you want to know how to plumb the individual pieces of equipment?
If so, skimmer port at the pool will go into the suction port of the pump, the port directly into the hair & lint pot.
discharge off the top of the pump will go into the Inlet of the filter valve, then the outlet of the filter will go to either a heater inlet port then outlet of the heater to the pool return inlet ports. If no heater, then from filter outlet directly to the pool return inlet fitting.
I don't recommend Teflon tape as it places outward pressure on the pump and can cause the pump body to crack. and if that happens the pump body will need to be replaced. I use black RTV silicone. smooshing it into the threads of both fittings and hand tightening the fitting.. then the glue the pipe as normal REMEMBER to prime the pump after any pump repair !! Teflon tape works well on metal pump like well and irrigation, they are a high pressure pump and are generally cast iron tanks. Jay the pool pump motor repair guy longwood Florida 32750
THIS IS MY FAVORITE PUMP, THERE IS A O-RING CLICK EBAY BUT YOU NEED TO SEE IF ITS NOT THE SHAFT SEAL THAT'S LEAKING FIRST THIS IS THE SEAL THAT NEWER STA RITE REQUIRES CLICK EBAY .. READ THESE ADS THEY HAVE SOME GOOD INFO IN THEM .. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THAT STAINLESS STEEL BAND ! THERE IS A CHANCE OF CRACKING THE PUMP.. NOT COOL ! AND NEVER USE TREAD TAPE ON THE PLUMBING, IT BUILDS UP ON THE FITTING AND CAN CRACK THE PUMP.. SO THESE ARE THE FIRST THINGS I WOULD REPLACE ON THAT PUMP. AND REMEMBER TO PRIME THAT PUMP WITH WATER AFTER ANY PUMP REPAIR !!!! IF I WAS OF HELP JUST CLICK ON THE (YES) OR LEAVE A COMMENT .. I GLAD TO HELP . SEARCH MY OTHER SOLUTIONS ALSO .. JAY .. THE POOL PUMP REPAIR GUY IN LONGWOOD FLORIDA.. THE SIGN OF A BARK'N GOOD DEAL
HORISONTAL LINE IS THE SUCTION LINE.(SKIMMER AND DRAIN) ..THE ONE THAT COMES OUT THE TOP IS THE DISCHARGE LINE, THIS ONE GOES TO THE FILTER. USE SILICONE ON THE FITTINGS THREADS, THREAD TAPE CAN END UP CRACKING THE PUMP. THIS STA RITE IS THE BEST PUMP!!!.. PRIME PUMP WITH WATER AFTER ANY PUMP REPAIR !!
One should always use sealant when making connections on any pipe/fitting with pressure (gas or liquid) inside. Teflon tape is a good all-round sealer--be sure to wind it around CW so that the outside fitting is trying to tighten the tape. Good luck!
www.cheappoolproducts.com/.../Max-E-Therm-manual.pdf - United States https://www.gpspool.com/.../Sta-Rite/Tech%20-STA-%20Servicing%20the%20Heater%20Control%20Board%20%u2013... Those manual should sort you out.
The ABG series of pumps do come with the option of a Side or a Top Discharge Port. I have nottried to spin a Top to a Side, but if the Pump Pot fits into the Housing, you may want to try it. If it does not fit properly, you will need to purchase the Side Discharge parts.
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