- Jul 22, 2022
- 7
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Zodiac LM3-24
I have an inground pool. I've started trying to do most of the maintenance myself but it's a learning curve!
tldr: return jet leaks even after new gasket, need advice to repair.
Liner is about 10 years old, but has had no problems so far. About a month ago when the air started getting drier, we started losing a lot of water. Didn't think much of it since that happens. Anyway, that kept happening so we did a bucket test. Clearly a leak. A dye test showed a leak behind one return jet faceplate. Sure enough, took the faceplate off, and maybe 30% of the gasket was left.
Pool store told me it was a Jacuzzi part, so sold me a new faceplate and a white rubber gasket. Put that on, and it's still leaking. Do I need to replace what's behind the liner too? With another rubber gasket?
If so, I assume I need to lower my water below the jets? Any other tips?
Thanks for your help!
tldr: return jet leaks even after new gasket, need advice to repair.
Liner is about 10 years old, but has had no problems so far. About a month ago when the air started getting drier, we started losing a lot of water. Didn't think much of it since that happens. Anyway, that kept happening so we did a bucket test. Clearly a leak. A dye test showed a leak behind one return jet faceplate. Sure enough, took the faceplate off, and maybe 30% of the gasket was left.
Pool store told me it was a Jacuzzi part, so sold me a new faceplate and a white rubber gasket. Put that on, and it's still leaking. Do I need to replace what's behind the liner too? With another rubber gasket?
If so, I assume I need to lower my water below the jets? Any other tips?
Thanks for your help!