lrodptl Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I just dug up the suction line of my inground pool and found at least 4 different leaks. I also discovered the fitting at the bottom of the skimmer crossthreaded and the skimmer threads damaged. It was probably leaking here since installation 25 years ago since it's 30" below concrete and the concrete is original. I have laid out new 2" rigid schedule 40 and plan to use the other fitting which was plugged and is 2" on the skimmer bottom. Any way to repair plastic threads so I can plug the damaged (1 1/2") hole and not have to worry? This fitting is plastic so PVC cement will fail. Should I just use a standard plug top and bottom and dry plug the fitting port? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps558 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I just dug up the suction line of my inground pool and found at least 4 different leaks. I also discovered the fitting at the bottom of the skimmer crossthreaded and the skimmer threads damaged. It was probably leaking here since installation 25 years ago since it's 30" below concrete and the concrete is original. I have laid out new 2" rigid schedule 40 and plan to use the other fitting which was plugged and is 2" on the skimmer bottom. Any way to repair plastic threads so I can plug the damaged (1 1/2") hole and not have to worry? This fitting is plastic so PVC cement will fail. Should I just use a standard plug top and bottom and dry plug the fitting port? Thanks. Your best bet might to use a winter rubber plub A number 10 should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_Wifey_1345 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Shot i the dark here but fiberglass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Shot i the dark here but fiberglass? Steel pool with plastic skimmer and old black flex piping with gray (nylon?) fittings. Fitting was absolutely crossthreaded into skimmer port and 2 threads of skimmer port were damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 since you are already this far in make life a lot simpler bring the water level down and install a new skimmer. The skimmer is probably so brittle underneath that if you tried to rethread with a tap the area would probably crack. I see no reason to attach new plumbing to an old and ruined skimmer. Do it right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 since you are already this far in make life a lot simpler bring the water level down and install a new skimmer. The skimmer is probably so brittle underneath that if you tried to rethread with a tap the area would probably crack. I see no reason to attach new plumbing to an old and ruined skimmer. Do it right the first time. I'm way below the skimmer down to the other suction wall fitting (34" deep) which was teed off the skimmer. The skimmer is in good shape other than those damaged threads. I've already dry run 2" pipe to the other skimmer port and wall fitting. I'm going to double plug the 1 1/2" port and run it for a few days before filling the trench. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 since you are already this far in make life a lot simpler bring the water level down and install a new skimmer. The skimmer is probably so brittle underneath that if you tried to rethread with a tap the area would probably crack. I see no reason to attach new plumbing to an old and ruined skimmer. Do it right the first time. I'm way below the skimmer down to the other suction wall fitting (34" deep) which was teed off the skimmer. The skimmer is in good shape other than those damaged threads. I've already dry run 2" pipe to the other skimmer port and wall fitting. I'm going to double plug the 1 1/2" port and run it for a few days before filling the trench. We'll see. Got all the pipng in today,tomorrow the test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolinpa Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. FYI, they make flexible 1.5 and 2 inch PVC piping, much better then the black stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. FYI, they make flexible 1.5 and 2 inch PVC piping, much better then the black stuff I knew that but rigid was the preferred pipe by the installers I spoke to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolinpa Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. FYI, they make flexible 1.5 and 2 inch PVC piping, much better then the black stuff I knew that but rigid was the preferred pipe by the installers I spoke to. i would agree rigid is tougher but if you back fill with "good" dirt first there should not be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. FYI, they make flexible 1.5 and 2 inch PVC piping, much better then the black stuff I knew that but rigid was the preferred pipe by the installers I spoke to. i would agree rigid is tougher but if you back fill with "good" dirt first there should not be a problem. Do you mean sand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. FYI, they make flexible 1.5 and 2 inch PVC piping, much better then the black stuff I knew that but rigid was the preferred pipe by the installers I spoke to. i would agree rigid is tougher but if you back fill with "good" dirt first there should not be a problem. Do you mean sand? Pool now getting dirt returned again after I filled the trench around the skimmer earlier today. I'm baffled but there is dirt at the bottom of skimmer so somehow it's getting in then sucked in the suction port. Should have changed the skimmer I guess but have no idea how it attaches. More concrete cutting and digging,I'm beginning to hate this friggin pool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrodptl Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Fingers are crossed for ya Very frustrating. I had the hose filling the pool for 8 hours but did not realize it was kinked and so another day of waiting. Hope there's no other issue. Up and running with no leaks so far. Filter pressure is now 17 at start up which is about 7 pounds higher than before. I upgraded to 2" rigid Sch 40 from 1 1/2" black flex. Seems like the 2 ninety degree and 1 45 degree bends are the culprit. Oh well. FYI, they make flexible 1.5 and 2 inch PVC piping, much better then the black stuff I knew that but rigid was the preferred pipe by the installers I spoke to. i would agree rigid is tougher but if you back fill with "good" dirt first there should not be a problem. Do you mean sand? Pool now getting dirt returned again after I filled the trench around the skimmer earlier today. I'm baffled but there is dirt at the bottom of skimmer so somehow it's getting in then sucked in the suction port. Should have changed the skimmer I guess but have no idea how it attaches. More concrete cutting and digging,I'm beginning to hate this friggin pool. I'm gonna fill the trench with food coloring/water and see if I can identify the source. It's gotta be the suction port fitting but I sprayed it with dye and water and nothing. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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