Broken fitting to sweeper hose

[dsm]

The pvc pipe fitting leading from the filter into the pool for the sweeper hose split today. Every attempt to remove the fitting and replace it (I have a spare part laying around) simply cracks the fitting further leaving me with nothing to grip and try to unthread the fitting. Any ideas how I can complete the removal of the broken fitting so I can replace it? Is there a wrench I can fit into the notches inside the fitting to unscrew this piece?

Thanks

 

[UnderWaterVanya]

The pvc pipe fitting leading from the filter into the pool for the sweeper hose split today. Every attempt to remove the fitting and replace it (I have a spare part laying around) simply cracks the fitting further leaving me with nothing to grip and try to unthread the fitting. Any ideas how I can complete the removal of the broken fitting so I can replace it? Is there a wrench I can fit into the notches inside the fitting to unscrew this piece?

Thanks

? What does the sweeper hose go to?

 

[dsm]

It drives my Lettro Legend sweeper that sweeps the pool. This isn't really driven from mt main pump & filter, but by the sweeper pump.

 

[UnderWaterVanya]

It drives my Lettro Legend sweeper that sweeps the pool. This isn't really driven from mt main pump & filter, but by the sweeper pump.

doh! Got it.

Might be worth adding to your signature.

 

[JamesW]

Is it this part?

http://www.yourpoolhq.com/universal-wal ... 00-00.html

They make a tool to remove this fitting.

http://www.yourpoolhq.com/polaris-wall- ... 02-00.html

You can make a tool that fits inside the fitting and catches the inside notches.

 

[dsm]

Yes, this is the part. I game to make the tool, but might need some instruction.

 

[UnderWaterVanya]

Another option is to allow it to split completely curling bits out with needle nose pliers.

 

[patpend]

Have you considered the possibility the installer used pipe cement on it? Does it budge at all?

 

[dsm]

No glue. The fitting is breaking apart and there is no dried residue of any adhesive.

 

[UnderWaterVanya]

No glue. The fitting is breaking apart and there is no dried residue of any adhesive.

If there is enough left to cover the existing threads of the main pipe fitting then maybe you could use some underwater epoxy and make a "plug" tool to allow you to get it out. If it is breaking up - can you dig the parts out?

 

[Qwaxalot]

You'll probably have to break the old fitting out piece by piece. You can also use a hacksaw blade to cut the fitting part way through. Try to avoid buggering up the threads. If you do mess them up you'll need to clean them up somehow (a 1.5" pipe tap does this, but you're unlikely to have one laying around).