The small white "flow disperser" shown at 6:02 is part no. 13497 and is labeled "Disperser, Air" in the service manual. I pulled this out in order to remove a few specs of black rubber, but then it broke apart while I was cleaning it. This was an unexpected setback, and I now have to wait a week or so for a new one before the softener can be put back in service. Just a warning to other viewers - this part is very fragile!
Several years ago I bought parts on ebay from a place in Florida to rebuild mine. I did not know of the silicone lube for the seals and it was an absolute nightmare. Thanks for this video, I hope to get mine going again.
You really don’t need the stuffer tool for these, because the piston chamber is vertical. If you work on the bigger commercial ones like the 9000/9500 or the 2900/3900 series, where the pistons run horizontally, you do need something to hold the seals in place. Just not necessarily the ludicrously expensive stuffer tool, which a competent machinist can turn up for you in about 20 minutes. Oh, and by the way, Pentair people, when are you going to stop using the plastic mountings for the camshafts on the 9000/9500 units? Every time a piston sticks, the motor keeps,on trying to,turn the shaft until the mounting breaks. You then have to either strip the whole thing to replace the backplate, or just replace the head complete - either option is expensive for the customer. Now I just switch the head for a Clack valve and wave the problem goodbye. Better service flow, easier servicing, doesn’t have this problem - you guys need to catch up.
I'm not sure where to begin! The metan tank is leaking from the valve and top being pushed up by what looks like an iceberg of salt. There is no bridging of salt in the salt tank. The float is not moveable. The system worked fine until the local yokel did "maintenance" telling me the wrong Venturi assembly valves were on the Fleck system (it worked prior to his tampering). The float also was moveable prior to his "maintenance". Where should I begin to fix this - note - this guy workd for the only two well and water systems in our remote area.
Hi please let Me know why the recycle run at all time, I have paid for one month Water $280/Month, because I didn't know and checked was the Recycle Water, now I am running bypass. Thanks for Your Help.
If the softener is running 24/7 then you have a bad seal. To fix, replace seals and spacers. I have had this happen a half dozen times to customers softeners in the last year. Pentair needs better seals as this rarely ever happened up until the last year or two.
Thanks for the video. It was very useful in rebuilding my unit. For anyone doing it you do not need the special tool to replace the seals and spacers.
The small white "flow disperser" shown at 6:02 is part no. 13497 and is labeled "Disperser, Air" in the service manual. I pulled this out in order to remove a few specs of black rubber, but then it broke apart while I was cleaning it. This was an unexpected setback, and I now have to wait a week or so for a new one before the softener can be put back in service. Just a warning to other viewers - this part is very fragile!
Several years ago I bought parts on ebay from a place in Florida to rebuild mine. I did not know of the silicone lube for the seals and it was an absolute nightmare. Thanks for this video, I hope to get mine going again.
I was good up to @ 7:30 that spacer tool. I believe I'm going to use my finger and maybe a flat screw driver. I should be good to go?
Hello. Is the Stuffer Tool essential or can one install the seals without it?
my boyfriend is a water softening technician and said that you can replace the seals and gears for the piston without the stuffer tool.
I did thanks. I didn't see any need for a special tool.
You really don’t need the stuffer tool for these, because the piston chamber is vertical. If you work on the bigger commercial ones like the 9000/9500 or the 2900/3900 series, where the pistons run horizontally, you do need something to hold the seals in place. Just not necessarily the ludicrously expensive stuffer tool, which a competent machinist can turn up for you in about 20 minutes.
Oh, and by the way, Pentair people, when are you going to stop using the plastic mountings for the camshafts on the 9000/9500 units? Every time a piston sticks, the motor keeps,on trying to,turn the shaft until the mounting breaks. You then have to either strip the whole thing to replace the backplate, or just replace the head complete - either option is expensive for the customer.
Now I just switch the head for a Clack valve and wave the problem goodbye. Better service flow, easier servicing, doesn’t have this problem - you guys need to catch up.
I'm not sure where to begin! The metan tank is leaking from the valve and top being pushed up by what looks like an iceberg of salt. There is no bridging of salt in the salt tank. The float is not moveable. The system worked fine until the local yokel did "maintenance" telling me the wrong Venturi assembly valves were on the Fleck system (it worked prior to his tampering). The float also was moveable prior to his "maintenance". Where should I begin to fix this - note - this guy workd for the only two well and water systems in our remote area.
Great video quality.
Much appreciated
Hi please let Me know why the recycle run at all time, I have paid for one month Water $280/Month, because I didn't know and checked was the Recycle Water, now I am running bypass. Thanks for Your Help.
If the softener is running 24/7 then you have a bad seal. To fix, replace seals and spacers. I have had this happen a half dozen times to customers softeners in the last year. Pentair needs better seals as this rarely ever happened up until the last year or two.
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Shit product
like this video