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GE water softener leaking Mr_Bill 08-31-2007
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Posted by Mr_Bill on August 31, 2007, 8:34 pm
I have a GE model GXSF27B water softener which is
leaking at the plastic connector between the water softener
OUT and the plastic bypass valve. The connector is a
plastic slip fitting which is sealed by an O-ring and secured
by a plastic clip. I have replaced the O-ring and the plastic
clip with new parts and there is no change.

Anybody had this problem?

Any fixes?

Thanks,

Bill


Posted by beecrofter on September 1, 2007, 11:30 am
> I have a GE model GXSF27B water softener which is
> leaking at the plastic connector between the water softener
> OUT and the plastic bypass valve. The connector is a
> plastic slip fitting which is sealed by an O-ring and secured
> by a plastic clip. I have replaced the O-ring and the plastic
> clip with new parts and there is no change.
>
> Anybody had this problem?
>
> Any fixes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill

you might try cutting a half inch of the tubing to give you a clean
undistorted end.


Posted by saychris2@aol.com on September 8, 2007, 9:13 pm
> I have a GE model GXSF27B water softener which is
> leaking at the plastic connector between the water softener
> OUT and the plastic bypass valve. The connector is a
> plastic slip fitting which is sealed by an O-ring and secured
> by a plastic clip. I have replaced the O-ring and the plastic
> clip with new parts and there is no change.
>
> Anybody had this problem?
>
> Any fixes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill

Bill,

I had a similar leak on my Kenmore Softener with the same bypass valve
and o-rings. Like you, I first replaced the o-ring with no
satisfaction. I finally replaced the bypass valve and body part that
the valve inserts into. That did the trick. I think my pushing and
shoving the unit around to get better alignment deformed the soft
nylon. Unfortunately the parts cost a few bucks but the softener is
not leaking any longer.

Chris


Posted by on October 10, 2007, 9:20 am
>
> > I have a GE model GXSF27B water softener which is
> > leaking at the plastic connector between the water softener
> > OUT and the plastic bypass valve. The connector is a
> > plastic slip fitting which is sealed by an O-ring and secured
> > by a plastic clip. I have replaced the O-ring and the plastic
> > clip with new parts and there is no change.
>
> > Anybody had this problem?
>
> > Any fixes?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Bill
>
> Bill,
>
> I had a similar leak on my Kenmore Softener with the same bypass valve
> and o-rings. Like you, I first replaced the o-ring with no
> satisfaction. I finally replaced the bypass valve and body part that
> the valve inserts into. That did the trick. I think my pushing and
> shoving the unit around to get better alignment deformed the soft
> nylon. Unfortunately the parts cost a few bucks but the softener is
> not leaking any longer.
>
> Chris

Hello,
I have a Kenmore Ultrasoft 425. Water is leaking from the bypass. I
cant seem to find a manual online to assist with taking it apart. I
dont want to make it worse than it is. Anyone know where I can find a
manual?

Thanks,
Rios


Posted by on October 19, 2007, 2:23 pm
>
> > I have a GE model GXSF27B water softener which is
> > leaking at the plastic connector between the water softener
> > OUT and the plastic bypass valve. The connector is a
> > plastic slip fitting which is sealed by an O-ring and secured
> > by a plastic clip. I have replaced the O-ring and the plastic
> > clip with new parts and there is no change.
>
> > Anybody had this problem?
>
> > Any fixes?
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Bill
>
> Bill,
>
> I had a similar leak on my Kenmore Softener with the same bypass valve
> and o-rings. Like you, I first replaced the o-ring with no
> satisfaction. I finally replaced the bypass valve and body part that
> the valve inserts into. That did the trick. I think my pushing and
> shoving the unit around to get better alignment deformed the soft
> nylon. Unfortunately the parts cost a few bucks but the softener is
> not leaking any longer.
>
> Chris

I had a leak that looked like it was coming from the connecting ring
holding valve body to the smaller tank and it turned out to be a very
very very fine hole in the valve body where it curves up to the in/out
area of the body. It was just a mist but it is leaking about 6 gal in
a 24 hour period. I am now trying to find a sealant to plug the hole.
JB weld quik stik isn't doing it. I had pulled it apart checked
cleaned o-ring and reclamped it applied the water pressure and water
was still coming out what appeared to be from top of the o-ring and
clamp, so you may want to look a little harder as to exactly where the
water is coming from.

If you know of any sealants let me know. Good luck.
BillB


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