This is a great video. It helped a lot. I have the same set up. This was easy to follow. I like that you bring the kid and that he asks questions I'd ask as well haha.
towels brother and careful on glue and ball valves they will get glued or stuck in position . ::: edit::: I seen where you checked . nice work. I been in pool industry for 6 years and just starterd more above ground pool repairs since no one in area works on them. nice work brother. I dont mess with purple primer I always look for clear cleaner if can find since primer and cleaner essentially do the same thing. If I use purple i go towel crazy and clean with cleaner . had a concrete pad get destroyed by purple primer. so i figure if cleaning my joints with cleaner why not just use nothing but clear cleaner and i stil will whipe my access glue on joints with a towel thats just my ocd
Great video! So, the big question is: How do I repair/replace this piece for an in-ground pool and you don’t want to dig the patio up? Any advice or videos would be greatly appreciated.
As long as you can see where its cracked or broken above the cement you can cut it and glue on new pieces, but unfortunately if it's under the cement you will have to dig it up or if your lucky you have a 2nd line running underneath you can set up to use, just depends on how old the pool is nowadays they always run a second line to avoid issues like this, I hope this helps you out! Good luck and thank you for watching!👍🥰
It's Oatey pipe joint compound I use that and teflon tape on all my fittings and never have leaks! It may seem overkill but I like doing the job once and being done with it lol! You can get it at any lowes or homedepot, good luck buddy and thank you for watching!👍👍👍
Curious, why didn't you put the second inside gasket on the fitting first before putting the fitting through the wall? Seemed like trouble getting the gasket on from outside the wall.
I have dropped them in the past and it's my way of making sure they dont fall off! Once they fall no getting back until you put a new liner in lol, thank you for watching!👍😁
I was thinking the same thing but then I saw that the gasket your referring too goes in between the liner and the inside pool wall ( not the fitting and the liner ) … I think ….lol
If you have a Hayward return Pete B informed me that there instructions say to do the return on the inside with 1 rubber gasket then both the rubber and cork on the outside! Thank you for watching and good luck!👍😁
Yes you should have 3 gaskets total you will need to lower the water if you are going to add one in between, also do you know for sure did you install the return? Thank you for watching!👍
Thanks for the vid. Is it 100% necessary to remove the pipe to to the return? Could you unscrew the locknut with the pipe still on? I ask as I have a partial inground pool and I would need to cut the pipe to remove it. Also, could you have fitted the rubber gasket on the inside of the pool on the fitting before putting the fitting through the pool wall?
Thank you!, as long s your water is drained down below the return you can try to remove the nut to disconnect it ,because you dont want water going in between the liner and pool, it al depends on how your pipe is connected too , also there are 3 rubber or cork gaskets 1goes on the fitting inside the pool ,1 between the liner and the wall and the 3rd outside of wall where the locknut is I think that's what you were asking let me know! I hope it helps and thank you again for watching and good luck with the return wish I could help you in person!😁
@@WhitehouseFarmVet Ah right, just realised you put the one rubber gasket between the liner and pool wall. Ok quick question - do you think the rubber gaskets are stretchy enough to stretch over the flange of the fitting on the inside of the pool? I was thinking I could loosen the locknut enough to push the fitting into the pool a little, then stretch 3 rubber gaskets over the flange, and pull one through the hole in the wall like you did, just from the inside of the pool right to the outside, then pull another one through to between the liner and the wall. This way I'd have 3 gaskets in the right places, all without removing the pipe - but i've no idea if the gaskets would stretch over the flange on the pool side? If it all goes to crap i'd just end up cutting and regluing the pipe like i'd have otherwise needed to anyway.
That's a tough one , I have never tried doing it that way, I'm not sure if they will stretch that much, and unless you have extra I wouldn't try it , might be easier just cutting the pipe and taking it off then just glue a coupler where you cut the pipe. That would be alot easier to me! Either way let me know how it turns out! Make sure to subscribe and share it helps out!! Good luck!!!!😁🐐
@@WhitehouseFarmVet Ok, success! Well, mostly. Easily stretched the washer over the fitting on the pool side, although couldn't work one through to the outer side as the gap was much too tight. Stopped the leak on one jet and reduced to very slow drip on the other. Should easily get me through to the end of the season when I can drain the pool and do a proper job. I should say this is on my pool stairs, not the pool wall - so I was only dealing with one layer. Surprisingly little water leakage while doing the fix despite not draining. Thanks for the advice and good luck with the channel!
Just remember some manufacturers have different ways of setting gaskets make sure to read your specific instructions for whatever brand you buy! All should have a total of 3 gaskets! Some brands will have different mixes like 1 cork 2 rubber, 1 paper 2 rubber, and 3 rubber, some require 1 in pool 1 in between liner 1 outside, others 1 inside and 2 outside etc , so for whatever brand you buy follow those instructions! Thank you for watching and have a great summer!😊
You dont have to, if you got the leak to stop by tightening then just leave it and monitor it for future leaks and if that happens then yes use teflon and pipe compound, but I always do just because it may seem overkill but I would rather overkill with no leaks then leaks with nothing! You got this!, drop me a line anytime if you need more help!👍
Also it's not glue!!! it's a pipe compound that is brushed over the fitting where it screws in it basically seals the fittings and prevents water from leaking
If it is surface rust you can sand it the paint and prime it then put new gaskets on and hook everything back up, if it is falling apart or rusted through unfortunately you will have to replace the wall or just deal with some leaking unfortunately, some guys do put a new piece of sheet metal in and rivet it then drill out a new hole but its alot of work and I'm not sure what you would be able to do. But either way I hope this helps out and good luck and thank you for watching!👍😁
You can put it inside or outside it wont make any difference, his pool had paper gaskets which you could see pretty much wasted away, at least cork is meant for water think of thousand year old wine bottles still corked! , I have also seen some pool returns where instead of putting a gasket in between the liner and wall they just put 2 on the outside which never made much sense so that's why I always do 3 one on inside liner, one on inside wall, one on outside wall and never have any issues!
You are correct! Unless the return comes with all cork gaskets or 1 rubber 2 cork, they use to use all cork for returns it's all really the manufacturer, but as long as you have all 3 gaskets rubber or cork in the proper place you will not have any leaks!
Damn, I think this is what has happened to ours. I just got it filled (finally) today, and the hubby noticed it leaking from the return assembly. He maneuvered it a little bit and it got worse. This is only our 3rd season. Ugh! Then when he said the words "you'll have to drain it to fix it", I about died! I'm calling a professional.
@@WhitehouseFarmVet Oh yes, I understand that. It's just that we have a well, so it took 4 days to fill it from below the return (after taking the winter cover off).(intermittent filling, so as not to burn up the well pump). Thank you for your video, at least we know exactly what to do.
Yeah I definitely know what it's like to be on a well!! Also dealing with brown water from the well water when you add chlorine and it oxidizes the iron or metal and makes your pool look like tea water lol. Thank you for watching and good luck!👍😊
can any help me repair few leaks in my filter hose pump? it a white hose that connects to the water going into the pool someone cut it with a lawn mower my kids are sad 😥
That stinks sorry to hear that, you can plug your return that goes into the pool then put your filter on closed then you can use a electric saw or hand saw to cut the sliced piece out, then use a 1 1/2 inch coupler and use primer and glue to connect the 2 pieces back together. You can get the coupler and glue set for under 10 bucks at lowes or home depot! It's really not to hard to do, you can see what I'm talking about in this video but I use ball valves to connect the 2 parts you would just use a coupler! th-cam.com/video/l1i-gpe0GIY/w-d-xo.html
@@WhitehouseFarmVet mine I believe only had 2 washers yours had 3 I’m seeing the leak from the piece that the pipe attaches too we’ve done our best to screw things back on tightly thanks for your reply
So your talking about where the pipe from the sand filter connects to the return? I think if that's correct then you can get a plug for the inside of the pool return and then take the return pipe with fitting out, load it up with teflon and pipe compound and screw it back in but just be careful not to screw it in too hard it is plastic and can break so be careful, or if by tighten it up already like you said you did and it stopped then you should be all set! Let me know we will get it dry with no drip working together😁 lol Take care buddy !👍👍🍻
@@WhitehouseFarmVet I am still having trouble I actually purchased another return today my second one in two days and still no luck did you purchase an extra washer as mine only comes with two do you think that will help thanks 😭
You put the wrong gasket on the inside of the pool. You’re supposed to use the rubber gasket for the inside and the paper on the outside. Thats why the gasket keeps deteriorating!!! The paper on goes on before you screw the nut on the
Different manufactures have different ways of install for there products! The new return installed in this video, instructions said" cork gasket it wasn't a paper! ,on inside of pool rubber in between liner and rubber on outside, but different manufacturers instructions say rubber inside pool, rubber in between liner and pool, rubber on outside, and others say, rubber inside pool, nothing in between liner, 2 gaskets on outside, and others say rubber inside, rubber in between liner and paper outside, and so on, it just all depends on the brand you buy follow whatever instructions that come with it!! Thanks for watching!👍
Did it light when I first started , had it leak once and had to replace a 35 dollar Hayward ball valve and 15 bucks in flex line, not worth my time, or saving glue, 16 years later no leaks ever! You are right but just not worth it to me, thank you for watching!👍
@@WhitehouseFarmVet also should have a drop cloth down to protect clients property from stains. Had a guy install hoses and he got the blue stuff everywhere including the filter and pump. Steel wool removed it from the patio stones but filter is stained blue.
This is a great video. It helped a lot. I have the same set up. This was easy to follow. I like that you bring the kid and that he asks questions I'd ask as well haha.
Lol Thank you, and thank you for watching! Make sure to share and subscribe if you haven't already it helps out, Thank you!😁🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
Thank You this is just what my son and I are going to do tomorrow, replace the return!
It's not bad just take your time! Thank you for watching!👍😁
towels brother and careful on glue and ball valves they will get glued or stuck in position . ::: edit::: I seen where you checked . nice work. I been in pool industry for 6 years and just starterd more above ground pool repairs since no one in area works on them. nice work brother. I dont mess with purple primer I always look for clear cleaner if can find since primer and cleaner essentially do the same thing. If I use purple i go towel crazy and clean with cleaner . had a concrete pad get destroyed by purple primer. so i figure if cleaning my joints with cleaner why not just use nothing but clear cleaner and i stil will whipe my access glue on joints with a towel thats just my ocd
Definitely! Thank you for watching! And have a great summer!👍😁
Great video! So, the big question is: How do I repair/replace this piece for an in-ground pool and you don’t want to dig the patio up? Any advice or videos would be greatly appreciated.
As long as you can see where its cracked or broken above the cement you can cut it and glue on new pieces, but unfortunately if it's under the cement you will have to dig it up or if your lucky you have a 2nd line running underneath you can set up to use, just depends on how old the pool is nowadays they always run a second line to avoid issues like this, I hope this helps you out! Good luck and thank you for watching!👍🥰
Thanks. Nice to the point video.....spared us all the happy talk and corny jokes that many other DIY videos feel compelled, sadly, to include.
Hahahhaha well I'm glad it helped you out, I do have other videos with corny dad jokes if you change your mind lol😂, thanks for watching 👍😁
Keep up the good work. Appreciate your efforts.
Thank you, your the best!👍🍻
Great video. I just replaced the fitting and I am still getting a leak. What is the paste you put over the teflon tape?
Thanks.
It's Oatey pipe joint compound I use that and teflon tape on all my fittings and never have leaks! It may seem overkill but I like doing the job once and being done with it lol! You can get it at any lowes or homedepot, good luck buddy and thank you for watching!👍👍👍
Curious, why didn't you put the second inside gasket on the fitting first before putting the fitting through the wall? Seemed like trouble getting the gasket on from outside the wall.
I have dropped them in the past and it's my way of making sure they dont fall off! Once they fall no getting back until you put a new liner in lol, thank you for watching!👍😁
I was thinking the same thing but then I saw that the gasket your referring too goes in between the liner and the inside pool wall ( not the fitting and the liner ) … I think ….lol
If you have a Hayward return Pete B informed me that there instructions say to do the return on the inside with 1 rubber gasket then both the rubber and cork on the outside! Thank you for watching and good luck!👍😁
Is it common to have a gasket in-between the liner and the wall of the pool? If I don't have one today, should I add one?
Yes you should have 3 gaskets total you will need to lower the water if you are going to add one in between, also do you know for sure did you install the return? Thank you for watching!👍
I guess you just need to cut everything out later when you need to replace ball valves since it's all cemented together. Seems cost effective?
There is alternative screw on ball valves you can use!!!!
Thanks for the vid. Is it 100% necessary to remove the pipe to to the return? Could you unscrew the locknut with the pipe still on? I ask as I have a partial inground pool and I would need to cut the pipe to remove it. Also, could you have fitted the rubber gasket on the inside of the pool on the fitting before putting the fitting through the pool wall?
Thank you!, as long s your water is drained down below the return you can try to remove the nut to disconnect it ,because you dont want water going in between the liner and pool, it al depends on how your pipe is connected too , also there are 3 rubber or cork gaskets 1goes on the fitting inside the pool ,1 between the liner and the wall and the 3rd outside of wall where the locknut is I think that's what you were asking let me know! I hope it helps and thank you again for watching and good luck with the return wish I could help you in person!😁
@@WhitehouseFarmVet Ah right, just realised you put the one rubber gasket between the liner and pool wall. Ok quick question - do you think the rubber gaskets are stretchy enough to stretch over the flange of the fitting on the inside of the pool? I was thinking I could loosen the locknut enough to push the fitting into the pool a little, then stretch 3 rubber gaskets over the flange, and pull one through the hole in the wall like you did, just from the inside of the pool right to the outside, then pull another one through to between the liner and the wall.
This way I'd have 3 gaskets in the right places, all without removing the pipe - but i've no idea if the gaskets would stretch over the flange on the pool side? If it all goes to crap i'd just end up cutting and regluing the pipe like i'd have otherwise needed to anyway.
That's a tough one , I have never tried doing it that way, I'm not sure if they will stretch that much, and unless you have extra I wouldn't try it , might be easier just cutting the pipe and taking it off then just glue a coupler where you cut the pipe. That would be alot easier to me! Either way let me know how it turns out! Make sure to subscribe and share it helps out!! Good luck!!!!😁🐐
@@WhitehouseFarmVet Ok, success! Well, mostly. Easily stretched the washer over the fitting on the pool side, although couldn't work one through to the outer side as the gap was much too tight. Stopped the leak on one jet and reduced to very slow drip on the other. Should easily get me through to the end of the season when I can drain the pool and do a proper job. I should say this is on my pool stairs, not the pool wall - so I was only dealing with one layer. Surprisingly little water leakage while doing the fix despite not draining. Thanks for the advice and good luck with the channel!
Wow 23 years of pool owning and just learned about the inside gasket. Problem solved’
Just remember some manufacturers have different ways of setting gaskets make sure to read your specific instructions for whatever brand you buy! All should have a total of 3 gaskets! Some brands will have different mixes like 1 cork 2 rubber, 1 paper 2 rubber, and 3 rubber, some require 1 in pool 1 in between liner 1 outside, others 1 inside and 2 outside etc , so for whatever brand you buy follow those instructions! Thank you for watching and have a great summer!😊
I didn’t use tape or glue is that why mine is still leaking so I have to use those ? Thanks
You dont have to, if you got the leak to stop by tightening then just leave it and monitor it for future leaks and if that happens then yes use teflon and pipe compound, but I always do just because it may seem overkill but I would rather overkill with no leaks then leaks with nothing! You got this!, drop me a line anytime if you need more help!👍
Also it's not glue!!! it's a pipe compound that is brushed over the fitting where it screws in it basically seals the fittings and prevents water from leaking
What is there is rust around the whole? How do I fix that to stop the leak?
If it is surface rust you can sand it the paint and prime it then put new gaskets on and hook everything back up, if it is falling apart or rusted through unfortunately you will have to replace the wall or just deal with some leaking unfortunately, some guys do put a new piece of sheet metal in and rivet it then drill out a new hole but its alot of work and I'm not sure what you would be able to do. But either way I hope this helps out and good luck and thank you for watching!👍😁
What if you have a little around that hole area?what would you do?
Check the gaskets more than likely they need to be replaced not too bad of a job and only a couple bucks for new gaskets! Thank you for watching!👍
You put the cork gasket inside the pool?
You can put it inside or outside it wont make any difference, his pool had paper gaskets which you could see pretty much wasted away, at least cork is meant for water think of thousand year old wine bottles still corked! , I have also seen some pool returns where instead of putting a gasket in between the liner and wall they just put 2 on the outside which never made much sense so that's why I always do 3 one on inside liner, one on inside wall, one on outside wall and never have any issues!
Cork gasket does not go inside the pool
You are correct! Unless the return comes with all cork gaskets or 1 rubber 2 cork, they use to use all cork for returns it's all really the manufacturer, but as long as you have all 3 gaskets rubber or cork in the proper place you will not have any leaks!
I had this question too as currently our cork gasket is on the outside wall. Glad to see it doesn't matter.
@@carrielockhart7 it does matter. Cork on outside! Cork in water will last an hour
Damn, I think this is what has happened to ours. I just got it filled (finally) today, and the hubby noticed it leaking from the return assembly. He maneuvered it a little bit and it got worse. This is only our 3rd season. Ugh! Then when he said the words "you'll have to drain it to fix it", I about died! I'm calling a professional.
You only have to drain down below the return, do not drain your whole pool it's an easy fix!!!!!
@@WhitehouseFarmVet Oh yes, I understand that. It's just that we have a well, so it took 4 days to fill it from below the return (after taking the winter cover off).(intermittent filling, so as not to burn up the well pump). Thank you for your video, at least we know exactly what to do.
Yeah I definitely know what it's like to be on a well!! Also dealing with brown water from the well water when you add chlorine and it oxidizes the iron or metal and makes your pool look like tea water lol. Thank you for watching and good luck!👍😊
can any help me repair few leaks in my filter hose pump? it a white hose that connects to the water going into the pool someone cut it with a lawn mower my kids are sad 😥
That stinks sorry to hear that, you can plug your return that goes into the pool then put your filter on closed then you can use a electric saw or hand saw to cut the sliced piece out, then use a 1 1/2 inch coupler and use primer and glue to connect the 2 pieces back together. You can get the coupler and glue set for under 10 bucks at lowes or home depot! It's really not to hard to do, you can see what I'm talking about in this video but I use ball valves to connect the 2 parts you would just use a coupler!
th-cam.com/video/l1i-gpe0GIY/w-d-xo.html
Hi I successfully replaced mine today but for some reason I’m still seeing some water leaking can you help thanks
Awesome! Where are you seeing the leak?
@@WhitehouseFarmVet mine I believe only had 2 washers yours had 3 I’m seeing the leak from the piece that the pipe attaches too we’ve done our best to screw things back on tightly thanks for your reply
So your talking about where the pipe from the sand filter connects to the return? I think if that's correct then you can get a plug for the inside of the pool return and then take the return pipe with fitting out, load it up with teflon and pipe compound and screw it back in but just be careful not to screw it in too hard it is plastic and can break so be careful, or if by tighten it up already like you said you did and it stopped then you should be all set! Let me know we will get it dry with no drip working together😁 lol Take care buddy !👍👍🍻
@@WhitehouseFarmVet I am still having trouble I actually purchased another return today my second one in two days and still no luck did you purchase an extra washer as mine only comes with two do you think that will help thanks 😭
What are the gaskets made out of that came with your return? Rubber,cork,paper etc???
You put the wrong gasket on the inside of the pool. You’re supposed to use the rubber gasket for the inside and the paper on the outside. Thats why the gasket keeps deteriorating!!! The paper on goes on before you screw the nut on the
Different manufactures have different ways of install for there products! The new return installed in this video, instructions said" cork gasket it wasn't a paper! ,on inside of pool rubber in between liner and rubber on outside, but different manufacturers instructions say rubber inside pool, rubber in between liner and pool, rubber on outside, and others say, rubber inside pool, nothing in between liner, 2 gaskets on outside, and others say rubber inside, rubber in between liner and paper outside, and so on, it just all depends on the brand you buy follow whatever instructions that come with it!! Thanks for watching!👍
Amazon links for parts to purchase in description!
I thought the cork looking gasket went on the outside because that’s what he did on his other video.
Different manufacturers have different setups like hayward has cork and rubber together on the outside! it al still works the same!
insane amount of glue you're using on this stuff, the cans say a light coat for a reason.
Did it light when I first started , had it leak once and had to replace a 35 dollar Hayward ball valve and 15 bucks in flex line, not worth my time, or saving glue, 16 years later no leaks ever! You are right but just not worth it to me, thank you for watching!👍
@@WhitehouseFarmVet also should have a drop cloth down to protect clients property from stains. Had a guy install hoses and he got the blue stuff everywhere including the filter and pump. Steel wool removed it from the patio stones but filter is stained blue.