Broken Adapter for Backwash Hose

[RindyM]

Hi,
I have been a member here for quite a while and must say this is the most informative group of people ever. Never had a need to ask for help until now. I have had my pool for 8 years and this year it seems all the hoses are giving out. I have replaced almost all of them and now the adapter that my backwash hose goes on, busted and half of it broke off. I have another fitting but am afraid to tackle this without asking you guys what the best way to remove the old one is and what is the sealant I need to use for the new one. Posting pics so you know what I'm talking about. Looks like some kind of silicone coming out of the old adapter?

 

[1poolman1]

It just unthreads from the valve.

 

[RindyM]

It just unthreads from the valve.

Thanks, I get that. I have never taken anything off that looks to have some type of sealant on it and what tool to use etc.

 

[Newdude]

Hey Rindy and welcome from the shadows !!

Can we get a bunch of pics ? The hose, the valve, anything relevant.

 

[RindyM]

Hey Rindy and welcome from the shadows !!

Can we get a bunch of pics ? The hose, the valve, anything relevant.

Thank you and yes you can if I can figure out how to reduce them. So far everything I try to upload is too big for the server. I'll figure it out but may take me a bit. Okay here ya go, the last one is the adapter I bought to replace it with.

 

[1poolman1]

Since that water goes to waste, a little Teflon tape and you're good, unless you can't stand a few drips.

 

[Newdude]

+1. Or use a big set of channel lock pliers to grab the nut on the valve side of the break.

 

[RindyM]

Since that water goes to waste, a little Teflon tape and you're good, unless you can't stand a few drips.

That's exactly what I needed to know. This pool is my baby. Thank you.

 

[RindyM]

+1. Or use a big set of channel lock pliers to grab the nut on the valve side of the break.

Thank you, I think we have some.