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Can you nudge the filter around any? I would try a sweep 90 and a 45 and see if I could get those to mate with the filter fitting. That would give you better flow out of the pump (gentler bends). You'll be able to re-use the grey pipe coming from the pump if you cut it off right next to that 90. You'll need a new union fitting at the filter because the original plumber didn't leave you anything to work with. Don't use sweep fittings from Lowes or HD, those are usually not pressure-rated and intended instead for drainage systems. Though they will have the correct Schedulev 40 45. Something like these:

2" Sweep Elbow 21005-000-000

2" Sweep Elbow 21005-000-000
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If you can't budge the filter, this idea may or may not fit.

Also, if the pump is 2" and the filter is 1-1/2" (can't really tell in the pic) then you'll also need to squeeze in a reducer coupler or bushing somewhere, ideally closest to the filter.
 
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You'll need a new one of these, which might come with the outer knurled ring. It's the filter's union fitting.

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97,

I would get another union for the filter and add a pump union for the pump output and just replumb like it is now.

You could use a sweep 90, but I doubt you ever be able to notice any difference over a standard 90..

Having a union on each end would make it very easy to re-plumb..

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
Jimrahbe said:
You could use a sweep 90, but I doubt you ever be able to notice any difference over a standard 90..
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Any difference would just be a bonus. I suggested the sweep more for the dimensions. If you go with a standard 90, then there will have to be a coupler below it, to maintain the height. Because the sweep is bigger/longer, it should eliminate the need for that extra coupler and two more glue joints. Not a big deal either way, just a bit cleaner if you want to use the existing grey pipe.

If you add the pump union Jim suggests (a great idea), then there would be no extra coupler needed, as the grey pipe would be replaced so you could cut new pipe to the correct height needed to mate with the filter fitting.
 
Bingo! I had some combination of these ideas in my head, but you gave me the confidence to do it. I’ll buy a few 90° from Lowe’s and a sweep 90 when I buy the filter/pump unions. I can’t quite figure out how the grey pipe from the pump attaches to the pump housing.
 
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So, I bought 2 new sets of unions with 2” slip. But neither of the sets work on the 2” side. I thought I could either plumb directly to the 2” pipe or add a coupler and connect to the existing 2”. Neither set of 2” slip fittings fit into the female side if any pipe, joint, or coupler. What in the world?
 
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Can you post a link to what you bought, from where? It just looks like you bought (or received) the wrong parts. Happens all the time...
 
I posted this in the wrong place. The union from the filter worked out just great. These unions are from my pump, 1.5” threaded to 2” slip. This has proved hard to find.

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Before you start cutting out PVC to fix that leak try this...

For a leak at a joint on the pressure side near the pump, run the pump and have some "marine epoxy" mixed and ready, then wait for the leak.

Shut off the pump and quickly dry where the leak is. Apply the epoxy immediately.

Once the pump is off, the water in the fiter is no longer pressurized wants to fall out, but atmospheric pressure needs to get in for that to happen. This results in a suction situation were the leak is. The atmosphere will "push" the epoxy into the gap where it was leaking. It may take 2 applications.

Let it set for a day before starting pump.

This works like magic, and has fixed leaks that otherwise would have been a major undertaking. Mainly due to access issues.

Look for LOCTITE marine epoxy, widely available. Slathering PVC glue on the joint can also work.
 
You have one link from Amazon and another from eBay, so not quite sure what's up there. Send 'em back (or eat the $15). An alternative solution is to leave the grey male-threaded piece in the pump, and just glue a slip-slip union on to that, then on to the filter, converting 1.5" to 2" if/as needed, either before the union or after. Not ideal, but technically would serve the same purpose (which is to make it easy to remove the pump for servicing).

Or call Swimming Pool Supplies - Pool Parts - INYOPools.com and see if they have the right part.
 

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