Can I run my pump/filter without eyeballs? (Temporary fix until repairs can be made)

[x2rider]

I've had a leak in my system, that I definitely noticed last year, but seems worse this year.

I've been able to isolate the leak to the return lines.

In the short term, until I can get in to digging down to the return line on the shallow end, I thought I would make a temporary return line, which would involve about 25ft of 1 1/2" PVC (ABS is oddly super expensive at the moment), and 5 90 degree elbows.

Question I have for the end of temporary return line that goes into the pool, should I...
1) Put an eyeball on the end
2) Leave it open
3) Put a 1 1/2" to say 1 1/4" reducer to increase some velocity to get the water circulating?

 

[cowboycasey]

try it with just the 1.5 inch and if that does not work go to a 1.5 inch to 3/4 inch reducer

 

[Newdude]

It’s up to you. The eyeball really only creates more surface movement for skimming. You can mix the pool with the brush or hop in and swim to help if you find it isn’t mixing well with the makeshift return. Or the extra vac/robot cycles will do the job as well.

 

[Jimrahbe]

X2,

Your idea should work just fine...

I don't see a need for an eyeball..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[x2rider]

Thanks for the replies, I quickly put this together this morning before going to work. I need to stop by the hardware store and get a proper coupling. This should keep it going and prevent it from blowing up until I can close it.