Hcw3
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I'm a homeowner (as opposed to a pro).
I have an Aqua Pure CBF100 backwash carbon filter w/ a Clack WS-1 control valve.
It has a 3/4" backwash drain tube connected to the valve assembly by a special quick-connect elbow.
The elbow has a small 'breather hole' in its base that seems to act to allow air into the outgoing water stream, maybe to help it flow more rapidly, maybe to reduce vacuum in the line? It sucks air as the backwash water flows past it out the hose to the drain.
The hose runs 'uphill' to the drain plumbing. After the backwash cycle is done, this hole slowly drips the water that remains in the tube out onto the floor...
Does this hole have some kind of check valve integrated into it? Can I clean it with muriatic acid, or should I just replace the elbow?
Is this kind of part available? Where should I look for parts for this?
I sure appreciate any help.
I have an Aqua Pure CBF100 backwash carbon filter w/ a Clack WS-1 control valve.
It has a 3/4" backwash drain tube connected to the valve assembly by a special quick-connect elbow.
The elbow has a small 'breather hole' in its base that seems to act to allow air into the outgoing water stream, maybe to help it flow more rapidly, maybe to reduce vacuum in the line? It sucks air as the backwash water flows past it out the hose to the drain.
The hose runs 'uphill' to the drain plumbing. After the backwash cycle is done, this hole slowly drips the water that remains in the tube out onto the floor...
Does this hole have some kind of check valve integrated into it? Can I clean it with muriatic acid, or should I just replace the elbow?
Is this kind of part available? Where should I look for parts for this?
I sure appreciate any help.