Returns

[mjbarr99]

Anyone know what type of return this is? It just slips into the pvc piping but some of them are getting loose and I want to replace them. I can remove the eyeball, however.

 

[PoolGate]

Looks like this one.

Pool Eyeball Insider Fitting - 1-1/2" Slip - 1/2" Opening - Black

This is a 1-1/2 inch Directional Return Knock-in Fitting in black with a 1/2 inch opening. Our directional eyeball insider fittings with 1-1/2 inch slip are knock-ins and self-aligning. They are designed to fit standard slip inlets or wall fittings. Made of high-quality ABS plastic, our inlet...

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[Sparq79]

Looks like this one.

Pool Eyeball Insider Fitting - 1-1/2" Slip - 1/2" Opening - Black

This is a 1-1/2 inch Directional Return Knock-in Fitting in black with a 1/2 inch opening. Our directional eyeball insider fittings with 1-1/2 inch slip are knock-ins and self-aligning. They are designed to fit standard slip inlets or wall fittings. Made of high-quality ABS plastic, our inlet...

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Hi there - is there any way to "knock" these in without having to drain the pool below the inlet? I've tried with a 3lb dead blow but no luck. I really don't want to drain if I don't have to. Thanks for any pointers.

 

[PoolGate]

Hi there - is there any way to "knock" these in without having to drain the pool below the inlet? I've tried with a 3lb dead blow but no luck. I really don't want to drain if I don't have to. Thanks for any pointers.

I think you have the wrong size. Mine pop in and out very easily. Barely any force at all.

 

[Sparq79]

On the right is the one I took out using car panel tools and on the left is the one I'm trying to replace it with. Same size so I know it should fit...just cannot manage. Even thought to try a bit of petroleum jelly but still no luck....I'm sure it's a simple tap once pool is drained to below the pipe but wanted to avoid.

 

[Sparq79]

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On the right is the one I took out using car panel tools and on the left is the one I'm trying to replace it with. Same size so I know it should fit...just cannot manage. Even thought to try a bit of petroleum jelly but still no luck....I'm sure it's a simple tap once pool is drained to below the pipe but wanted to avoid.

Ok. A file and some sand paper did the trick to shave it down a notch. Whew.

 

[PoolGate]

The pipe/return doesn't turn does it? If you look into the return how far back does it go? You could try sanding down the new one too.

 

[Sparq79]

The pipe/return doesn't turn does it? If you look into the return how far back does it go? You could try sanding down the new one too.

We were thinking the same at the same time. A bit of sanding worked, thanks! Of course, wife hates them now after all this because they protrude more than the ones we had before! You can never win.