Leak in skimmer piping

[Watermom]

I'm inherently cheap and don't like to chuck perfectly good $$ ball valves.
Al

Ya think? ????

[waldreps]

So how do you know if pvc fittings are schedule 40 or not? I look at the store and don't see any markings on them. Do I have to get them from a pool store or does Home Depot or someone have them?

Stacy

[Poconos]

You're right and someone please correct me if I'm wrong as I'm not a plumber. Just looked at some generic Home Depot ones in my basement and no markings. I believe sched-40 refers to the pressure rating which is determined by the thickness of the pipe or valve body and the depth the mating pipe seats for a good pressure joint. Sched-40 pipes seat about 1.25". The ball valves have about the same seating depth. I've also always seen only one variety at a HD or Lowes. There are better, more expensive valves available but I've never used them.
Hope this helps.
Al

[waldreps]

Boy, concrete is tough...lol! I rented a saw to cut it and it worked great. It cut through it like butter. I cut the whole area into four smaller pieces and thought I would be able to use a pry bar and get the pieces out of there. No dice! Just bought a big sledge hammer and will start pounding away as soon as I find the time. I was hoping to avoid having to do that. Oh, well. I'll get some much needed exercise!

Stacy