Valve repair question
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Also in this image i took the handle off for inspection. The handle is fine.
I am thinking some epoxy for a quick fix to get me thru the holiday weekend
I am thinking some epoxy for a quick fix to get me thru the holiday weekend
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,659
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
How long do you think the other valves are going to last? Do you think it might be a good idea to replace them all? The valve that's cracked, is it on the top cover or on the body?
Crack is on the body. Close to where it meets the white PVC. you’re probably right, these valves are 15 years old or so
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,659
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
I'm guessing by the time you fix and replace one, others will start to go also. It might be best just to cut all of them at equal lengths on the downpipes, take the manifold to the workbench, and recreate from there.
Curious, what are all of the suction valves for?
Curious, what are all of the suction valves for?
Yes this is the correct approach, just was trying to get thru the weekend without major repairs.
Pool has 3 skimmers, bottom drain and a spa drain. The valves plumbed for each of the 3 skimmers flow to be adjusted and one valve for the spa drain
Pool has 3 skimmers, bottom drain and a spa drain. The valves plumbed for each of the 3 skimmers flow to be adjusted and one valve for the spa drain
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,659
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
You might be able to remove the fittings between the broken valve and the one next to it by heating the fitting and peeling it off. Check out this article. I have not done it myself. I still can't see a way around having to cut out the entire manifold to make the repair.
www.troublefreepool.com
PVC Repair - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,659
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Does it work for you? It seems like it would be difficult to adjust. Seems like each valve would affect suction of the others.
99.9% of the time I leave them all open. Only time I mess with the suction side is when i drain the spa or the pool from the bottom drains. There may be an odd situation where i need to force more suction out of one skimmer but rarely
- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,659
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Maybe @Jimrahbe can take a peak at the suction side plumbing. I wonder if the 3 valves on the right would work better as 2-ways?
Not a permanent solution at all but i just put some quick marine epoxy on the crack a couple hrs ago and its holding for now, no air seeping in the pump…..for now
