You can dig to the pipe, clean it and roughen it, then use purple primer and Weld On 711 to repair it. . I would wait 12 hours for this to cure then do another coat of 711. - I have done this on PVC pipe that was carrying mains water at 85 psi.
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That depends upon where it is located. If underground you first have to make sure of the exact location of the leak. Then you have to get to it. If at the pool equipment pad then remove the leaking pipe or fittings and replace them with the same materials.
Flex pipe should not have been used in your pool construction underground. It may be against code in most cities. The use of rigid shcedule 40 or sch 80 PVC is standard.
yes as long as it is glued properley
Unfortunately, you will have to drain your pool. That way you are able to spot exactly where your leak is coming from and fix it more easily. Next you will need to get rid of rough edges by using a grinder until the area is smooth. Last, fill in the leak with a strong adhesive caulking and allow several days for it to dry before re-filling the pool.
Yes possibly In reality, the skimmer will not cause a leak. What causes leaks are people who do not connect or glue the fittings to the skimmer properly. Or ground movement like earthquakes. k
purchase a threaded connector, for the PVC pipe, then purchase a metal threaded adaptor for soft pipe, see your hardware man,
LEAKS! That is the key word. As you refill the pool you dilute the chemistry levels which compounds the demand for acid. Call a professional leak detection service to find the leak and have it repaired. It will only get worse. A constant leak behind the walls of the pool or at the skimmer can enlarge to a monster of a hole underground. Ken
you must have a leak in your underground pipes somewhere that is letting dirt and bugs in. A pool store can send out someone with a special meter that can locate the leak for you. We had this done last year for the spa in the pool had the same problem as your having.
It sounds as though there is a leak either in the pipe it or one of the connections.
A water proof tile adhesive, available at your local hardware store.
That depends on the construction and finish of the pool.