Got a return line leak and pool repair guy dug into concrete but found this older type flexible pipe connected to return. He stopped and is getting a subcontractor to come visit and repair as wasn’t sure how it’s connected. Any ideas ?
Welcome to TFP! I can see the flex pipe and band clamp used to secure it to "something" that goes to your return. Can't tell if it's clamped directly to a straight pipe, or perhaps a PVC adapter of sorts with a lip or barb that would allow the clamp to remain in place? Looks like some old-school work and is probably an opportunity to make a stronger, more reliable connection at this point. @Poolbreh what do you think?
I would replace with rigid schedule 40 and maybe bed it in sand. What was it hooked up to though? The is pic looks like it wasn’t hooked up.
Unfortunately if one was done like this any other returns most likely we’re done the same.
Thanks, yes it was hooked up and working. My question though is on that connection to the white wall plate. What’s the risk of ripping out that flex connection from the wall plate? Do I need a special connection to that wall plate or can I just stick and glue Sch40 directly into it ?
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