Plumbing help - replace inch jandy valve

[Calverton_pool]

Hi, one of my Jandy 2 way valve cracked over the winter and sprung a leak. I managed to get the old one off but have trouble figuring out how to put the new one on. As you can see in the picture, there are valves next to it which does not provide much wiggle room tonout the valve in. Any suggestions how to get it in there? I can use a couple of unions but wanted a uniform look if possible.

Also, I am opening the pool because I will be away for a couple of weeks and don’t want a geeen surprise. Is it safe to plug the pressure side with a freeze plug? I don’t need this like for now as it’s for the steps. It looks like it’s working but wanted to make sure it won’t blow out since I’m away.

Thanks.

 

[Bperry]

Hi, one of my Jandy 2 way valve cracked over the winter and sprung a leak. I managed to get the old one off but have trouble figuring out how to put the new one on. As you can see in the picture, there are valves next to it which does not provide much wiggle room tonout the valve in. Any suggestions how to get it in there? I can use a couple of unions but wanted a uniform look if possible.

Also, I am opening the pool because I will be away for a couple of weeks and don’t want a geeen surprise. Is it safe to plug the pressure side with a freeze plug? I don’t need this like for now as it’s for the steps. It looks like it’s working but wanted to make sure it won’t blow out since I’m away.

Thanks.

May need to cut it out deeper underground or rebuild the visible part up above.

 

[Newdude]

I managed to get the old one off but have trouble figuring out how to put the new one on.

You can't without cutting pipe.

I can use a couple of unions but wanted a uniform look if possible.

So put unions on the other one too.

Also, I am opening the pool because I will be away for a couple of weeks and don’t want a geeen surprise

I would get it running under the cover and bring it to SLAM before you go. Between the cooler weather still and the cover blocking UV, you'll have a good chance to make it through ok.

Is it safe to plug the pressure side with a freeze plug

System off ? Yes. System on ? No.

 

[Calverton_pool]

I would get it running under the cover and bring it to SLAM before you go. Between the cooler weather still and the cover blocking UV, you'll have a good chance to make it through ok.

That's the plan. I figure if I SLAM with cover, should still have chlorine by the time I'm back. The problem is getting the plumbing in good enough shape that I don't come back with a flooded backyard

System off ? Yes. System on ? No.

Thanks. I was hoping with the system on, because I won't have time to repair before I leave. Any other option to temporarily plug it?

 

[Newdude]

Any other option to temporarily plug it?

Glue a pvc cap on the side that's gonna spew.