Pump leaking from top

[bakerboy]

Ok! Just curios, what happens if you don't use primer?

 

[JohnKrupp]

Fitting pvc together is basically a weld, the pipe softens and bonds. Only using pvc cement will result in a potentially bad joint and could leak. No harm other than having to replumb it

 

[bakerboy]

10-4

 

[JohnKrupp]

I dont use actual primer, just cleaner and it works. I was told long ago that the purpler primer is just cleaner with purple dye in it for passing inspections. Ever since I've use cleaner cleaner and cement and not had any problems. Just some food for thought.

 

[bakerboy]

Thanks for all the info everyone, well not the prettiest job, but it's done for now:

 

[bakerboy]

Does anyone know what color they used to spray the pipes?

 

[crudsrus]

Looks good, paint looks like an almond color.

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[bakerboy]

Do you think 18 hours is a good set time?

 

[pooldv]

Yes, should be fine.

 

[JohnKrupp]

Mere Minutes are enough time so yes 14 hours is good.

 

[eostrike]

Almond color like crudsrus mentioned.


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[bakerboy]

Just turned everything on and it looks good! The only thing is I now have a very small drip from the bottom line coming out of the filter. I assume from moving things around maybe its a little loose, are those unions I can just tighten up?

 

[JohnKrupp]

If its leaking from the union joint itself you can try tightening it to see if it stops. If not, the o ring may need to be replaced or cleaned up and lubed.

 

[bakerboy]

OK, it's dripping right where the filter and union is.

 

[pooldv]

Open the union and make sure there isn't any debris. If there is an o-ring make sure it is in good shape, lube it with silicone plumber's grease and tighten it back up.

 

[bakerboy]

Exactly how does it come off? I've loosened the nut in black, how does the rest come out:

 

[JohnKrupp]

Pulls apart, if there's not enough flex in your pipe you'll probably need to undo the other Nut too and slide the filter away

 

[bakerboy]

Ok, I can seem to get it apart.

Would it be easier if I went from the inside of the filter?

 

[pooldv]

Inside the filter should be another union nut holding the fitting onto the filter.

 

[bakerboy]

The plot thickens!!!

I was able to get the union off and cleaned up the o-ring and lubed it, put it back together.....but I think I may have cracked the nut. It doesnt tighten up anymore, I looked on-line and its saying these bulkhead unions are obsolete. Anyone have any ideas of where I can get them?