Hi. This is a long shot - is there a fix or “hack” to address this crack? It’s not leaking even though it’s on the return side (more pressure), but I’m sure it’ll finish breaking at some point. I really want to avoid replacing the valve (no pipe slack). Thanks.
Cracked screw mount for valve
- Thread starter elmoco
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,053
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I don't think there's much you can do at this point other than watch to ensure it doesn't leak. No news is good news. Any epoxy of similar product like JB Weld may not have much to adhere to, and not much to be gained at this time anyway. I'd leave those things for a final last-ditch option if needed.
i figured. and you're right, i'll try the JB weld or super glue/cement approach as last resort. but that would be the last fix since upon removing the screw the JB weld would break. thanks
You can glue the lid in place with PVC glue.
It is tricky to get the glue only on the seal and not inside the valve, but it can be done.
Also, you can never open the valve again.
It is tricky to get the glue only on the seal and not inside the valve, but it can be done.
Also, you can never open the valve again.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,372
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
When it does leak, I would use PVC cement in the crack and push it back together.
Similar to JB. This is a one-time solution. If I need to replace a seal, I probably wouldn’t be able to seal it right again.
Not a bad idea. I also thought of rigging a pipe band strap if needed.