How to fix a plumbing leak?

[JohnASmith]

Image14.jpg It just occurred to me that I should circle the problem area.

[JohnASmith]

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I haven't heard from anyone but here are a couple more pictures. I was able to chip gunite away and expose the PVC plumbing involved. The arrow is pointing to where the leak is. Now I need an effective method to patch it, hopefully permanently. PLEASE, I need suggestions.

[Watermom]

I've asked our resident master plumber (PoolDoc) to take a look at your thread for you.

[JohnASmith]

Thank you Watermom. The good news is, I measured the gallons being lost thru that defective fitting and it is very close, actually more, than the amount I estimated was being lost from the pool. If I find a reasonable method to patch it I will install an access plate in the concrete so I can keep an eye on it.

[Phillbo]

Is that a trap ? If so , can you cut it out and install a smaller one? Or just a straight piece of PVC?

[JohnASmith]

Not a trap. What you are looking at is a mixer assembly with pressure air from one 2" line and water from another 2" line. The other side of that assembly goes thru the pool wall. It can't be touched without causing severe damage. I have managed to stop the leak with a temporary fix. I wrapped the affected area with a 1/2" rubber tape I found in the plumbing dept at Lowes and put a couple of hose clamps on it. We used the pool yesterday and not a drop of water leaked. When I find a similar, but wider, rubber tape I will redo it and call it good.

[TheGoose]

What does that flex pvc go to?