How to remove a fitting from pool steps and seal off the hole and make it look NICE

[Nitecapt]

This is an adjunct to a previous thread. I have attached a picture of pool return and aeration jets on my black pool steps I have decided to eliminate them. I will set the current diverter up so that no water is sent their way. Then I will remove the return jets and aerator fittings from the steps. I want to the plug the holes so they look nice and that they remain water tight for when the pool is full. Once I remove the fittings, I suspect that there should be a fitting that can be placed on the steps to seal off those holes without looking too ugly. Is anyone aware of a method or fitting that can be used?
Thanks
Ray

 

[kimkats]

I have a ping into someone who may have some ideas. Hold on until they get back with us.

 

[Nitecapt]

Thank you Kimkats....I have spent hours searching for a part with no success. all I want is for it to look nice

 

[todd.brock]

Hi- I’m not the person who was pinged, but I was looking At your post the other day. I looked for ABS bulkhead fittings. ABS is black, and a threaded bulkhead fitting would allow a plug to be used. Everything I found was related to aquarium and fish habitats.
Something like this and this. I wonder if a pool company can recommend something to fit in return or maybe swap out for a black return and plug

Just thinking out loud.

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[kimkats]

TODD! THANKS!!! I bet with an 0-ring with some lube on it that would work great!

 

[todd.brock]

I’m not sure that’s the right answer, but maybe at least a direction to search..


18x36 vinyl liner ,19k gallons, Hayward Sand Filter, Maxflo VS pump, Hayward VS Omni automation, Aquarite 900 SWCG, Rheem 115k Heat pump, Colorlogic LED, Dolphin M400 robot, TF-100/K-1766