Leaking pvc pipe

[LouiseT]

Hello all! Last year near the end of the season I noted a leak in the pvc connection (red arrow in pic). Tried to caulk it…hoping for quick fix but it didn’t work. Want to fix it before I open the pool. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Texas Splash]

Good morning. You'll have to remove that fitting from the pump, clean the area well, and replace that adapter connection as well as and a little PVC pipe. Depending on how it's all connected at the top above the pic, if it's all glued you'll have to cut the pipe to unscrew it from the pump outlet. If you are lucky enough to have a union fitting at the top of the pic, then you can separate that first then unscrew the lower end of the pipe from the pump.

Even if you have to cut the pipe to remove it from the pump, it's not the worst thing. Just have a new fitting adapter and some extra pipe on hand..... and PVC glue of course. Even better, replace that outlet adapter with a pump union fitting so that in the future you can disconnect it without having to cut the pipe at all.

Below is an example. Just be sure to get the correct size for your pump outlet. Hope that helps.

Amazon.com

 

[1poolman1]

Hello all! Last year near the end of the season I noted a leak in the pvc connection (red arrow in pic). Tried to caulk it…hoping for quick fix but it didn’t work. Want to fix it before I open the pool. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

You have 1.5" ports in that pump. Get a 1.5" hi-temp union, as Texas Splash, mentioned, a 2" coupler, a 2" x 1.5" reducer bushing, short piece of 1.5" PVC, some good PVC glue (blue glues seem to work best).

 

[LouiseT]

You guys are awesome! It is all glued together so I will need to cut it…can I just use a hacksaw? I got the parts as you recommended in the attached pic. Couple more questions. Not sure that I need the reducer bushing? Assuming I need some sort of thread sealer and primer in addition to the PVC glue? Also, how do I attach the two PVC pipes together after I cut it..do I need another type fitting? Maybe like the fitting in the second pic?? Thanks again for all the help!

 

[Texas Splash]

can I just use a hacksaw?

You can. It leaves some shavings you'll need to clean off, but it's okay. The glue and primer is to connect the PVC parts together UNLESS it's a threaded part. Threaded parts varies a bit. A threaded adapter, like in your pump now, uses a thread sealer. But a union adapter typically has an O-ring that squeezes against the items it's being fastened to and does not use a thread seal.

You can see more about PVC repairs in the link below.

how do I attach the two PVC pipes together after I cut it

If they are the same size, you use a "coupler" fitting.

PVC Repair - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[LouiseT]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate all your help! I cut the old PVC and replaced with the high temp union and new 2” coupler yesterday morning. This evening I opened the pool…and NO leaks….running great! THANKS!!

 

[Texas Splash]

Fantastic! Looks great and you saved a good amount of money doing it. Very nice.

 

[PoolStored]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate all your help!

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[LouiseT]

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Done!!

 

[PoolStored]

Thank you!!!

 

[Texas Splash]

Done!!