New Booster Pump Leak

[Blemished_Chemist]

Hey Everybody,
I just bought a new booster pump for the polaris.

I installed it relatively successfully, but I've still got a drip leak where the plastic fitting screws into the front of the pump.

I put teflon tape on it and screwed it in tight...but still the drip.

Am I supposed to do anything else? Put any other sealant on it?

Should I buy a new fitting...or reinstall with more teflon tape?

Thanks for any suggestions.

BC

[duraleigh]

Hi, BC,

You've probably fixed it by now by following the common sense things you mentioned.

I'd do just like you.....retape it with teflon first, then get a new fixture if it leaks still.

I usually put about three wraps of teflon on a plastic fitting. I've always wondered if that was the correct amount but I've had pretty good success to this point so I've never changed it.