Does anyone have a trick to sealing the skimmer for a pressure test. I simply cannot get a Seal with a 2 inch threaded plug. I must’ve done something right on one of them because one is sealed fine.
Sealing skimmer for pressure test
- Thread starter rhumbaclave
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,499
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,499
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
I'm not sure I have anything for you.
How are you tightening the plug? I have a 3' length of square tube that fits over the square on top of the plug. I can put plenty torque to get my plugs tight. If you are trying to do with a wrench, that may be the issue. I would not over tighten, that can do very expensive damage to the skimmer (crack it).
How are you tightening the plug? I have a 3' length of square tube that fits over the square on top of the plug. I can put plenty torque to get my plugs tight. If you are trying to do with a wrench, that may be the issue. I would not over tighten, that can do very expensive damage to the skimmer (crack it).
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,071
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Go to Anderson Mfr. They have good plugs that ca either be screwed in our will go the depth you need into the PVC pipe to really get a good grip. Here is just one example. They have many more.
www.poolsupplyunlimited.com
Anderson Manufacturing 1-7/8" Extender Plug - Closed Fits 2" Pipe | 155E
Pool Supply Unlimited has some of the best prices when shopping for Anderson Manufacturing 1-7/8" Extender Plug - Closed Fits 2" Pipe | 155E
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During construction the plumber will build a loop that can be easily cut and removed.
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