Leak at Pump Connector

[cdogstu99]

hi guys--installed a new pump and all is good except for a pretty noticeable leak at the connector to the pool pump (from the skimmer). See pic below:

pool leak — imgbb.com

water is dripping fairly heavily right at the seal between the black hose and the white adapter.

I didn't put any sort of sealant on it...could that be the issue?

 

[Richard320]

Is that adaptor long enough to fit a second clamp over it?

 

[SoCalGuy]

Ditch the hose and run some PVC with threaded unions to and from the pump.

 

[cdogstu99]

So I did put a second clamp on and while it slowed the leak a bit it is still coming out. Not leaking when pump is running but when it stops there's like a gurgling noise where the leak is.

 

[Richard320]

Then it sounds like it's time to upgrade the plumbing somehow.

If you don't have a shutoff at the pool end, ram a carrot or a chunk of potato in to stop the water from gushing out.

 

[cdogstu99]

Then it sounds like it's time to upgrade the plumbing somehow.

If you don't have a shutoff at the pool end, ram a carrot or a chunk of potato in to stop the water from gushing out.

thanks richard---not really much of a plumber so a whole new PVC setup might be out of question for me--i guess maybe just replace what's there?

does this look like same part? also not sure what that other white connector is on the left? do you think i need a new black hose too?

SP0723S - Hayward (WG) - BALL VALVE,TRIMLINE 2-WAY 1.5"MXSL WG

 

[cdogstu99]

thinking its just this right?

https://www.amazon.com/Hayward-SPX1091Z4-Replacement-Automatic-Skimmers/dp/B004VTGNJ8/ref=pd_sim_86_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004VTGNJ8&pd_rd_r=0RJ3E821ARVRTHFC00TA&pd_rd_w=SsfNq&pd_rd_wg=JfCca&psc=1&refRID=0RJ3E821ARVRTHFC00TA

 

[Richard320]

I think the problem is with the hose, not the connectors. Check it for cracks when the hose is off.

The second one looks right.

 

[cdogstu99]

I think the problem is with the hose, not the connectors. Check it for cracks when the hose is off.

The second one looks right.

got it --thanks. last question i promise--the hose --should I be putting sealant on the connection between the hose and that connector (on the ball valve)-- i saw someone heating it up on another video, not sure if that's enough?

 

[Richard320]

got it --thanks. last question i promise--the hose --should I be putting sealant on the connection between the hose and that connector (on the ball valve)-- i saw someone heating it up on another video, not sure if that's enough?

I think that hose is polyethylene, which not much sticks to. Probably just leave a gooey mess.

I never thought about heating. You could try warming that area up with the wife's blowdryer and then wrench on the clamps and see if that doesn't get it to seal before you head off to spend money.