Leak at return??

[nalley1952]

I've got an above ground pool that is leaking at the return. I went to replace the gaskets and the hole in the metal wall is some what corroded. I replaced the gaskets and tightened it up. I've still got a small leak. What's your best solution to fix this? Could I take it back apart an put silicone around the hole so when I tighten everything up it will fill the void?


Thanks!

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP! When you say "return", are speaking of the skimmer opening area? It would really help the readers if you could include the make/model of the part(s) that are leaking, and/or perhaps include a pic of the area leaking.

 

[nalley1952]

I'm talking about the return from the pump that goes through the wall where the water returns to the pool. It sandwiches the liner against the wall to seal it off.

 

[Texas Splash]

I have a better idea now, although other readers may still be a little in the dark. Can you tell us what kind of pool you have (make/model), capacity, type of pump, and perhaps include a pic where the hose goes through the wall back into the pool? Pics sometimes are worth a thousand words.

 

[nalley1952]

It's a 24' round Crown Pool.

Here is the return that's on it.

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And thank you for offering your advise.

 

[nalley1952]

Any ideas?

 

[OldPoolMan]

Hi Nally. First, are you sure that the liner isn't torn? Also how corroded is the metal wall? If the wall isn't too bad, you can try silicone. You can try purchasing a larger piece of gasket material,say 10" by 10" and cut out the center for the fitting and put it between the liner and the wall for a larger seal or between the fitting and liner although that looks ugly. The larger gasket gives you wider leak protection. If the wall is really shot then a radical issue is to patch the hole in the liner and cover the hole in the wall and cut out a new wall hole and liner hole. But that's a last straw issue and requires skill as not to ruin the liner.