Reinstall jet outlet

[spdbstarr]

Everyone here is so helpful it’s amazing!! Hopefully someone can clue me in here.
One of the jet outlet/directional “thingy” came out. Found at bottom of pool. I tried to just put it back in but it came right back out when pump turned on.
Obviously that outlet just goes straight into pool where the other two are “aimed” the same clockwise motion.
Is this a simple fix?
Thanks so much

 

[Texas Splash]

The eyeball is what is adjustable so you can control the direction of water flow. The eyeball is typically held in place by a lock ring. Do you not see the locking ring anywhere? Maybe snap a pic of your return jet?

 

[spdbstarr]

The eyeball is what is adjustable so you can control the direction of water flow. The eyeball is typically held in place by a lock ring. Do you not see the locking ring anywhere? Maybe snap a pic of your return jet?

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First please let me say I am so sorry to take so long to get back to you!!!
And second, I DO have those three parts and will try to reattach it! How simple is that ? Ha ha

Again thank you so much for your quick and helpful reply and I apologize for being slow replying
Brian

 

[spdbstarr]

Hi again,
Awhile back, I asked about my return jet that fell out of the pipe and found at bottom of pool. I sadly did not realize one of the three pieces was able to be tightened against the pool wall.
Ah ha!! Easy fix and on I go. . .
Until a week or or so later when it was found at the bottom of the pool again.
Is the right fix now to go by a new one? Or why does this one return jet not stay seated?
Any ideas?
Thanks again in advance

 

[Texas Splash]

Hey Brian. I combined your update to the previous thread to keep it all together.

So to confirm, do you have all 3 pieces as noted in the pic above? If so, the threaded "Eyeball Seat" won't stay in the return jet opening? Or does your jet eyeball slip into the PVC opening a different way? Maybe snap a pic or two tomorrow in the daylight?

 

[spdbstarr]

Thanks!! (I wasn’t sure if that was appropriate to use same thread, thanks)
Well now I see a distinct difference. I don’t have threads in the pipe I. The wall or on the eyeball seat.
Still enough light here to also get the pipe in the pool.
Thanks again for your help

 

[Texas Splash]

Ah, of course. Yours just pushes directly in to the PVC. I'm not sure if there's a handy DIY way to wedge something in there to hold the jet. There must be, but let's ask @AQUA~HOLICS if he knows of a trick or two to keep that thing in place.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Sorry but I don’t ha any suggestions having not worked with this type before.

 

[Texas Splash]

Let's see if @1poolman1 , @Poolbreh , or @MAPR-Austin may have a recommendation to keep that jet in place.

 

[Newdude]

I have wrapped one, then two if one didn't work, wraps of electrical tape on *anything* loose like that. It solved 99.96% of them.

They should also be cheap to replace if that doesn't work.

 

[InyoRich]

If you need a new one, do a Google search for Infusion Venturi Wall Return Fitting VRFSASWH. Plumber's Teflon tape can also work to hold these in.

 

[MAPR-Austin]

Yeah those work off of friction, the fitting has just been worn down enough that the friction won't hold it in. Electrical or teflon tape wrapped around the widest part of the push in part of the fitting will do in a pinch, buying a new one is probably the best long term fix.

 

[Newdude]

Electrical or teflon tape wrapped around the widest part of the push in part of the fitting will do in a pinch,

I see what you did there.

 

[1poolman1]

May want to get a new CMP "knock-in" wall fitting, 25554-000-000. Doesn't have the venturi, but should stay in.

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Custom Molded Products Insider Eyeball Fitting Slotted Opening 25554-000-000 Features: Directional Insider Eyeball Fitting Slotted Opening 1-1/2" Slip Inlet

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