Splitter question

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#51  
Yea south, didn't know there were 2 Ashvilles in OH lol. Oops 23 I guess. Memory isn't what it used to be. Been about 5 years since I was back there. The wife just got a picture/text from my sister this morning, standing in front of the market with her son and his family.
 
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#52  
OK ran my splitter for about 20 minutes the other day, to split some tree trimmings. First time running that long since the upgrade. I noticed some fluid on top of the filter, the part that slightly extends beyond the filter assembly. It was enough that it's probably leaking. How tight do the filters need to be? It was hand tightened, be IIRC I made it pretty snug.

Assuming I tightened it correctly, what would cause this? The directional arrow points toward the tank, the return line is new, 5/8" and goes from the valve (5/8" hose connection) to the filter, then to the tank, also a 5/8" hose barb (5/8"HB to 3/4"MPT). All new lines, new fittings, except out of the valve, and new filter and housing.

Can pressure be leaking inside the valve itself to over pressure this line? What would cause this and where would it be leaking? If so how can this be corrected?

I have heard mention of a by-pass valve, where is this located, and is it adjustable, and if so, how?

Sorry for all the questions, but figure if I get em all out at once, it will be easier to answer all at once.
 
/ Splitter question #53  
Bypass ins internal to the filter housing and non adjustable.

Does your filter have a small 1/8" not port for a gauge?

I am guessing it just ain't tight enough. Large diameter return filters need to be about as tight as you can get them with your hands and good grip. And sometimes even a bump tighter
 
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#54  
OK will try that first. I don't recall seeing another port, but will look. If it does, what would normal pressure range be?
 
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#55  
OK checked it out, and using my filter wrench, got an easy full turn, then snugged it up about another 1/4 turn. No time to test it, but I bet that got it.
 
/ Splitter question #56  
:thumbsup:
 
/ Splitter question #57  
Sounds like that should do the trick.
 

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