Pool pipework problem

Dumyat


Joined: 26/08/2009
Posts: 139

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 12:14

I have a fine jet spray of water leaking from a reducing bend on the Inlet pipe at the pool side before the valve. Is there a sealant that can be applied to a wet surface or am i faced with draining the pool to dry off and seal or to replace reducing bend. Any advise welcome.



Regards,



Dumyat.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 12:21

You could try 2-part epoxy putty, bt it might not hold under pressure. Worth a try, but be prepared to drain your pool.

Soupseed


Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 13:38

you could try blocking all the inlet jets (plastic bags perhaps) & closing all the valves. If you can get the joint dry, try putting on loads of pipe bonding glue.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
15/08/2010 13:54

Not sure it will work but it is possible to buy here from plumbers an expanding plug which fits inside pipes and by turning a central screw it inflates the rubber perimeter of the plug so tightly to the inside of the pipe that it stops flow so that dry conditions work can be undertaken.