Pool leak through the overflow pipe fitting

[augalos]

Hi everyone,

My in-ground ganite pool is constantly leaking a small amount of water through the overflow pipe. I checked the auto fill/overflow tube and I noticed that the pvc overflow pipe is not secured/glued to the fitting, I can wiggle it with my hand and after some moving it completely came off and water started gushing out of the drain pipe. Is this normal? Does this pipe need to be glued or it is loose by design so you can remove it if you want to quickly lower the pool's water level? What can I do to stop the leak? Plumbers tape around the pipe to make it fit tighter? Pool putty? Or I need to properly attach it using pvc glue/silicon? The pool refill is plumbed to the irrigation system as a separate zone. It is currently disconnected. According to the previous owner there is a broken pipe to the irrigation somewhere and it caused high water bills.

Thanks

Thanks

 

[PoolStored]

Look on the underside of the autofill cover for a part number. Post that #(s).

 

[augalos]

Look on the underside of the autofill cover for a part number. Post that #(s).

Thanks for the quick reply! Unfortunately I don't see any number on the underside of the cover, only the brand on the top: "Poolmiser"

 

[ajw22]

Thanks for the quick reply! Unfortunately I don't see any number on the underside of the cover, only the brand on the top: "Poolmiser"

POOLMISER Instructions — POOLMISER

www.poolmiser.com

 

[PoolStored]

My guess is that the overflow standpipe is something that someone (previous owner) made up.

From the instructions from @ajw22 posted above:

• The provided overflow standpipe is tight-fitting; DO NOT GLUE.

You might reach out to Poolmiser and see if you can get a tight fitting standpipe.

 

[augalos]

Thank you both for the help. I tried to secure it tighter, I will see if that makes a difference, if not I will try to get a replacement standpipe.

 

[JamesW]

 

[augalos]

Thanks, I watched them all. Definitely not gonna glue the overflow pipe! I am still curious why it leaks a bit if it is a tight fit.

 

[JamesW]

Your tube does not look correct.

Maybe it is the wrong tube?

Maybe some silicone lube will allow it to make a better seal.

 

[JamesW]

https://lesl.a.bigcontent.io/v1/static/poolmiser_instructions

 

[augalos]

That's a good idea! Can I use the lube that helps sealing the pump rubber gaskets?