Damaged threads on pvc in pool wall

[Sierra54]

Our in ground pool is still under construction and the liner is set to be installed in a few days. We noticed that the threads on one of the pvc pipes leading into the pool are damaged. Not sure if this is a water line or where a LED light will go. The PB thinks it is fine since he was able to screw in a plug, but I'm concerned with future leaks. Are these pvc pipes replaceable? Should we demand a new one or will trying to remove this from the wall of the pool cause more problems? Just trying to avoid any future headaches or create new ones.

There are 4 of these on the wall of the pool. 2 are for LED lights.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e205/pringlek/DSC_0982_zps9d1c9e46.jpg

Here are the damaged threads.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e205/pringlek/DSC_0039_zps21c6f80a.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e205/pringlek/DSC_0040_zps7e79326f.jpg

Thanks,

 

[JohnT]

Welcome to TFP!

I think I'd at the very least have him agree to warranty that fitting fully including all labor and materials to replace it if it doesn't work. I wouldn't like it, but they are going to make a mess taking it out now.

 

[OntarioPoolGuy]

You don't have anything to worry about. That will not cause an issue.

 

[Sierra54]

Thanks for the suggestion and reassurance. Contract indicates a 1 year warranty. Not sure if this is standard, but I was surprised to see this based on how much we're spending to have this built.

 

[bdex]

As long as the return fitting or whatever goes on there threaded in no worries. It does not have to seal, it's all wet. I had to cut out a piece of pipe from a return fitting because someone (not me) twisted the wrong way on an aerator that was in there and bound it up. Left behind some thread damage, but still works fine.


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[Isaac-1]

The threads on the fittings in my 35 year old pool look far worse than that and have not caused a problem yet (PVC gets brittle with age), however I will probably have them changed next time I have the liner redone again. Since all they do is hold the fitting (eyeball, etc.) in place as long as it screws in you are fine.