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gdog2004
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Post subject: Leaking PVC hose--pump to filter  Posted: August 24th, 2011, 11:55 am |
Joined: July 19th, 2011, 4:36 pm
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Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
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Hi guys. I have a Heyward S244T connected to a heyward 1HP 2 speed pump using flexible PVC and clamps. (2 up top). It leaks where the flexible PVC connects to the L shaped PVC fitting that goes into the filterup top. Its a little leak on 1/2 HP and a LOT on 1HP.
I have the clamps SUPER tight. What else can I do ?
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21' All Steel AGP with Resin caps, Heyward S244T Sand Filter, Heyward 1HP 2 speed pump
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linen
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Post subject: Re: Leaking PVC hose--pump to filter Posted: August 24th, 2011, 12:12 pm |
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Are you talking the white (opaque) stuff? I find that PVC (the white stuff)to be tough to clamp, it has too much hoop strength resisting the clamps. When I use it, I usually solvent bond it to a female pvc union.
If I want a clamped joint, I use the clear PVC that is reinforced. I have fixed leaks with that stuff by heating it carefully with a torch (not real hot), letting it cool then re-torquing the clamps.
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Going to Pool School and learning the BBB method of pool care with a TF100 test kit that helps me use the Pool Calculator to properly maintain the water in my: Round AGP 11K gal (free on CL) with a deep end, Meteor 20" sand filter, Matrix 1hp 2spd, 4 2ftX20ft Sungrabber panels, Intex SWCG (copper bars removed), and Borates. Also a Rubadub hot tub and a UDS (Ugly Drum Smoker) poolside.
If your water has you worried, do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test (OCLT), and if you fail, then follow the Shocking Process until:
1. CC is less than 0.5 ppm, 2. An OCLT shows a loss of 1.0 ppm or less and, 3. The water is crystal clear.
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