My garden hose pool filler contraption failed (again) and I'm trying to attach a less expensive float valve to the filler line. The pool filler PVC pipe is 1/2" and terminates flush with the pool wall. The 1/2" male threaded float valves have no way to attach to the pipe. I've tried turning down adapter fittings to fit inside the 1/2" feeder pipe and using marine epoxy to bond them together, but the water pressure blows them out. Is there a way to cut internal threads on PVC pipe? Another way to attach the float valve? Or am I stuck with replacing my Pool Sentry every 3 years?
Pool Filler Problem
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Two inches below the water line. Terminates flush with tile. Thick-walled PVC pipe. Posting a pic would exceed my expertise. Thanks.
Since it is below the water line, you may be able to install a true autofill.
Would required finding the pipe between the pool and water supply and installing the in-ground bucket with one pipe going between bucket and pool that will keep the water level the same and then the water supply connected to a true float valve in the bucket.
Not sure how to reliably connect a float valve to the inside of the 1/2" pipe in the pool. One option might be what you tried with the valve turned down and glued in the pipe, but also add a pressure reducer on the supply line so it would be less likely to be pushed out.
Would required finding the pipe between the pool and water supply and installing the in-ground bucket with one pipe going between bucket and pool that will keep the water level the same and then the water supply connected to a true float valve in the bucket.
Not sure how to reliably connect a float valve to the inside of the 1/2" pipe in the pool. One option might be what you tried with the valve turned down and glued in the pipe, but also add a pressure reducer on the supply line so it would be less likely to be pushed out.
The autofill idea sounds interesting. Is this the kind of mod that a relatively handy do-it-yourselfer could manage? Are there kits? I suspect it would be easy to locate the line; the distance between the manual valve and the filler pipe aperture is minimal. Thanks again.
I think there are kits. It is just a bucket with 2-3 holes in it that you can attach pluming to. Should not be that hard.
Disclosure: when I had mine installed (needed a pipe drilled through the pool) I recall reading about how the pipe between the bucket and pool was supposed to be sloped a certain way or something to ensure that the water stayed equalized well or something. The line from the pool to bucket should be a straight shot and not have rises and valleys. So, I highly suggest you look for some of the kits and read the instructions and be sure that it will work with your current setup.
Disclosure: when I had mine installed (needed a pipe drilled through the pool) I recall reading about how the pipe between the bucket and pool was supposed to be sloped a certain way or something to ensure that the water stayed equalized well or something. The line from the pool to bucket should be a straight shot and not have rises and valleys. So, I highly suggest you look for some of the kits and read the instructions and be sure that it will work with your current setup.