how to fix plastic pipe leak near pool pump
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On Aug 1, 11:34 am, "Bob F" wrote:
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The plastic pipe that comes up out of the pool pump has small leak at
the joint. Is the something I can get to put on the exterior that may
stop the leak?
Thanks
If it is white PVC pipe, standard PVC cement might do it. If you can plug up
the ends of the pipe and create a slight vacuum in it with a vacuum cleaner
as
you apply the cement, it will help draw the cement into the leak to fill it
and
make a stronger repair than just applying it on the outside.
Bob
Yeah, white PVC, I will try stopping the pump, let it dry and treat it
if i can find the pvc cement. Thanks
You can get it at any hardware store or plumbing supply. You need to get the
water out of the pipe if it is below water level to get it to dry sufficiently.
If this is an above ground unit with flexible hoses to the pump, raising it
above the pool level while the hoses are full of water may create the vacume
needed to draw in the cement. Good luck.
Bob
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