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I had the exact same issue with my pool pump just recently (leaking from
the threaded PVC joint into pump). Yes it happened when the pump ran dry
for a few hours and overheated.
I took the piece off by cutting the line further down and screwing it
loose. The threads looked fine so I cleaned it and put teflon tape. I
had to put a couple of the line that was cut. I reattached it and to my
disappointment it is still leaking (less than before but it still leaks).
Should I replace the 2" threaded PVC piece completely? What type of joint
glue or tape should I use so I can fix this once and for all? In case
this happens again is there an easier system I could install to avoid
cutting pipe?
Appreciate any help you can provide.
Eric
Bob F wrote:
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On Aug 1, 11:34 am, "Bob F"
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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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