I am replacing my pump, and I thought it would be a good idea to use unions. I just made a major mistake, and I don’t know how to correct it. I forgot to install the slip connector (not sure if that’s the correct word for it) before gluing. I don’t know how to fix this, as I don’t have enough room for an additional 2” coupling. There is only about 2.5” of space between the coupling and the union connection, and I believe I would need about 3”. I am so mad at myself right now. If anyone has any ideas, I would be so grateful!
Replacing Pump - Major Mistake - Forgot to Install Slip Connector
- Thread starter chris87
- Start date
- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,153
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Do you mean you forgot to put the threaded connecter on to connect your plumbing to the pump? If so, the only solution I see is cutting it, getting new parts, and starting over.
Yep, that’s exactly what I did. My issue is I don’t have enough room for an additional coupling. I believe I would need 3”.
- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,153
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
You could take that entire end piece off. The piece that is missing the screw part and the short piece of straight PVC it is connected to. Cut it close as you can then get a reaming tool and ream out where it connects to the rest of the plumbing. Your plumbing is tight that sucks not a lot of options.
DeanP66
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In your first picture, if you make a cut flush with the coupling at the top of the gray pipe, that should leave you enough room to glue on a new coupling. Then just make another cut on the pipe coming out of the pump with enough pipe left to glue on a 2nd coupling. That should give you enough room to glue on a new piece of pipe between the 2 new couplings. (Remember to put that threaded collar on first this time.
I've done that myself before.
I've done that myself before.
- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,153
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
1 more more option is to cut your screw piece you forgot through one side, carefully bend it and put in on, then use JB Weld plastic to glue the cut part back together. This should work if that tailpiece has an oring on it. If not, it still might work depends how well you got your weld.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,111
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You can try using a Socket Saver to clear out the existing coupling...
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PVC Repair - Further Reading
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- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,204
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Another option...this coupler is designed to fit inside 2 in. Sch. 40 PVC pipe (white). It's also available in 1.5". It won't work on the grey pipe which is probably Sch. 80.
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Magic Plastics MagicMend Schedule 40 2 in. IPS in. X 2 in. D IPS PVC Insider Connector 1 pk - Ace Hardware
Why use an additional fitting when you can use a MagicMend Insider Connector? The MagicMend Insider Connector will join two pieces of PVC Schedule 40 pipe together. Should a pipe be cut off flush with concrete or buried underground, a MagicMend will easily solve the problem.Find the INSIDER...
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I think that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Wish they sold them locally.You can try using a Socket Saver to clear out the existing coupling...
PVC Repair - Further Reading
sktn77a
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The "grey" pipe looks like white sch 40 with primer on it. In any event, I'd cut the sch 40 pipe just before that connector going into the black screw-in adapter at the pump. Unscrew that adapter from the pump and replace it with a screw-in union. You should have enough room for that.
I’ve had to fix a very similar mistake. You could try using grinder or dremel with a cut off wheel and make a cut on opposite sides of the coupler and split it in half. Sand off any remaining glue, clean, prime, and glue. Worked for me. Just be careful not to cut to deep.