Replace Backwash Inline Sight Glass

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I have an old 1 1/2 inline site glass in the backwash line that is leaking. I see many assembly's online with the glass (plastic) already in place which would require cutting the pvc and replumbing. I don't need an entire assembly. I can loosen the 4 screws/bolts/ whatever and take the glass out. I just need the replacement glass (plastic) but I can't find it anywhere.

Does anyone have any ideas. I can send a picture if it helps.
 
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Hayward Cylinder SPX0072D​




 

CMP 25625-200-000 2″S Inline Sight Glass.​


Poolweb #SP1074S
In-line Socket Sight Glass - 2 Inch

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Hayward
1.5" Socket ABS Skimmer Inline Sight Glass
Mfg. Part #:SP1072S

Pentair In-line Slip Sight Glass - 1-1/2 Inch 50901600

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Hayward SP1072, 1074; Cycolac In Line Sight Glass Parts​

 
If clear pvc pipe won't fit, maybe a clear coupling will fit.

Looks like Hayward, Pentair and CMP have sight glasses in 1.5" or 2" versions with socket or threaded models.

The glass is probably just clear schedule 40 PVC pipe.

Measure the OD and ID.

The parts are more than buying the whole assembly.

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Clear PVC Couplings
This 2 inch PVC coupling is clear for seeing what is inside the fitting! Just a slight blue tint to this PVC part, but great clarity. 2" size PVC pipe slips into either side of the fitting to connect them. Easy to use and ideal for PVC projects and displays!

Nominal Pipe Size: 2 inch

Approximate Inside Diameter: 2.375

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Cast Acrylic Tubing 2.500" OD x .250" Wall Thickness (Sold Per Foot)


Cast Acrylic Tubing 2.500" OD x .125" Wall Thickness (Sold Per Foot)



2 1/2" OD x 2 3/8" ID x 1/16" Wall Clear Polycarbonate Rigid Tubing x 8ft

PCTUB2.500X2.375
SKU: PCTUB2.500X2.375
Item Weight: 2.096 lb
Sales Unit: EA
$81.18
2 1/2" OD x 2 3/8" ID x 1/16" Wall Clear Polycarbonate Rigid Tubing x 8ft
 
https://www.amazon.com/Polycarbonate-Rigid-Round-Tube-Clear/dp/B0BLB2HXYT

Style: 2-3/8" ID x 2-1/2" OD
Brand Plastic-Craft
Material Polycarbonate
Color Clear
Product Dimensions 12"L x 2.5"W
Manufacturer Plastic-Craft



Diameters: Required

2.375" (2-3/8") ID | 2.5" (2-1/2") OD

These polycarbonate tubes are perfect for a variety of applications when light weight, high impact resistance, and good optical clarity.
They are electrically non-conductive.
Compared to acrylic, polycarbonate is stronger and will hold up longer to extreme temperature.
Our polycarbonate tubes are easy to cut, machine, glue, and shape as desired.
These polycarbonate tubes can be used in crafting, hobbies, product displays, advertising, signs, and much more.

Exceptionally high-impact strength over a wide range of temperatures
200x stronger than glass and 25x stronger than acrylic
Good optical clarity (88% light transmittance)
Higher chemical resistance than acrylic
Excellent dimensional stability


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Measure the exact ID and OD required and then you should be able to find clear plastic in PVC, Acrylic or Polycarbonate.

Polycarbonate would be the preferred choice.

You can cut out the existing fitting and use 1.5" clear PVC with 2 unions.

 
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I have an old 1 1/2 inline site glass in the backwash line that is leaking. I see many assembly's online with the glass (plastic) already in place which would require cutting the pvc and replumbing. I don't need an entire assembly. I can loosen the 4 screws/bolts/ whatever and take the glass out. I just need the replacement glass (plastic) but I can't find it anywhere.

Does anyone have any ideas. I can send a picture if it helps.
Can you see the water after it comes out of the backwash line or hose? If so, just plumb in a piece of 1.5" PVC and watch the water as it goes from brown to white if the water is going onto the ground If this is DE and you are using a separation tank, get a new sight glass and swap the old parts for new. Or plumb in a new one. Or get the glass and new gaskets and use those. If you get a piece of clear tubing, it has to be cut completely square on both ends and be the exact length of the old glass or it will leak (which is not really a problem on a backwash line).
 

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Thanks everyone! Many many options presented and I appreciate it! The water is shooting out of multiple cracks in the site glass when I backwash. The cracks are on one side/at the bottom only. Wondering if I can take it out and apply an epoxy to it of some sort on both the inside and outside. Might try it and will report back.

I do not want to purchase the entire assembly but that may be the best option as well.

Thanks everyone!
 
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