How to re-install riser tube...tips and Tricks

[Rotaris]

Everytime I remove the head off of my Iron filter tank, the riser tube sticks and lifts my tube up.
I have applied some plumbers grease to prevent. Does not help

I then have used compressed air down the tube to help re-seat it. Still sticks up a 1/4 inch above the tank.
Hope this is o.k.?? I know its supposed to be flush. The best I can get??
Clack valve 10x54 tank.
Any tips and tricks to install without removing media?
Thanks

 

[ditttohead]

We have special device that eliminates this problem. It is cheap and simple to install. Otherwise the Vortech tanks are great to prevent this. I stick a garden hose down the tube and try to blast the media away, this is marginally successful.

 

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[Rotaris]

Is there anyway I can purchase these items, I am in Canada, What is this special device?

 

[Skyjumper]

you should be fine with 1/4" above tank. I've found if you continue turning the valve while you pull up on it the riser stays put.

 

[Rotaris]

Thanks Skyjumper

 

[Rotaris]

We have special device that eliminates this problem. It is cheap and simple to install. Otherwise the Vortech tanks are great to prevent this. I stick a garden hose down the tube and try to blast the media away, this is marginally successful.

Could you tell me how to purchase one these special devices or explain what it is.?

 

[ditttohead]

Riser retainer clamp, the shipping will cost far more then the part. I am not sure what the cost to Canada is, i have a few companies that can ship this for you.

 

[LLigetfa]

My water guy uses an RV water pump with the outlet connected to the riser so it pushes water down to wash the gravel or media out from under the bottom basket. The pump intake is kept above the media so it recirculates the water.

 

[Rotaris]

Riser retainer clamp, the shipping will cost far more then the part. I am not sure what the cost to Canada is, i have a few companies that can ship this for you.
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Thanks Ditto, appreciate it.
I have a good system now using compressed air and twist to the riser at the same time, works pretty slick.

 

[Rotaris]

My water guy uses an RV water pump with the outlet connected to the riser so it pushes water down to wash the gravel or media out from under the bottom basket. The pump intake is kept above the media so it recirculates the water.

Good idea as well! Thanks

 

[Movnmik]

To embed my new riser tube I simply blew down the tube. No equipment, no time lost easy peasy.

 

[LLigetfa]

easy peasy

YMMV depending on what is under the bottom basket. It could be softener beads, gravel, or other heavy media.

 

[Rotaris]

To embed my new riser tube I simply blew down the tube. No equipment, no time lost easy peasy.

Nice!