I have a leak at the threaded connection where the water leaves the pump box and enters the filter. We just replaced all this plumbing and obviously that connection was not done well enough. I have read that the threaded connections are the most likely to leak and that there is no way to fix it except to redo it. I understand that is the most logical thing to do but I just can't deal with it. We've had so many issues that we have fixed and I just can't deal with redoing it right now. What other options do I have?
Leak at threaded connectiom
- Thread starter Allyb101
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Short answer: none.
If you try the easy fix and glob a bunch of silicon (or epoxy or that wrap stuff they show on TV) around the threads, the day will come when you want to take it apart and won't be able to. Plus it probably won't seal anyway, and now you've just created twice the work for yourself.
Cut the pipe and redo it then install a union where you cut it. An hour, maybe?
sktn77a
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Nothing you can do about a threaded connection leak that's under pressure. Live with it if its just a drip or re-do it if it's more severe. If you install a union right at the exit from the pump, you can loosen it and tighten the threaded joint (or replace the thread sealant) without any grief, should ot ever leak again.
Ally,
For the next time... Pumps should always be installed with "Pump Unions".. You cannot buy them at Home Depot... They have an O-Ring on the threaded end that stops the leaks that you are seeing now... They look like this... Amazon.com: 2 PACK -CMP Hi-Temp Union 2" inch 2MIP x 2" inch PVC Whisperflo & Intelliflo - 2 PACK: Garden & Outdoor
Thanks,
Jim R.
For the next time... Pumps should always be installed with "Pump Unions".. You cannot buy them at Home Depot... They have an O-Ring on the threaded end that stops the leaks that you are seeing now... They look like this... Amazon.com: 2 PACK -CMP Hi-Temp Union 2" inch 2MIP x 2" inch PVC Whisperflo & Intelliflo - 2 PACK: Garden & Outdoor
Thanks,
Jim R.
Thank you all for talking some sense back in to me. Sigghh. I'm off to cut and repair!
- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,247
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- 29000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
See below pic of a threaded connection. I did this plumbing last week. That grey union allows the threaded part to be tightened or loosened as needed. All threaded connections should have a union somewhere to allow movement.
- Oct 25, 2015
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- 25000
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Threaded connections are most likely to leak if they're not tightened, sealed, and aligned properly. To do this requires a union as shown in Poolgate's post. You can just live with a minor leak. Or if you're like me and can't stand that take remove, insert union, clean the threads and wrap properly with Teflon tighten the screwed fitting, then reinstall the union.
Chris
Chris