Comments on: PVC Plumbing Pressure Testing

By: Foster

Foster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:32:59 +0000

its the same psi but I always use 18psi for about 3 minutes.

By: sammy

sammy — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:35:02 +0000

Thanks for your answers one more quesiton if i use air instead of water is the air psi also 20-25 psi?

By: Foster

Foster — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:49:58 +0000

You can use rubber or pvc threaded plugs for plugging on the pool side. You can purchase them anywhere pvc is sold or at your local retailer.

By: thermowell installation

thermowell installation — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:31:55 +0000

One way that you can do to check you water line is by testing it. This will help you determine where the problem is coming from. Following those things that were mentioned above can be a great help to everyone who would like to perform this kind of task on their own.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:52:13 +0000

What kind of plugs do i use and where can i get them ?

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:00:05 +0000

You may need to replace the gaskets on the return jets or make sure there is no debris between the gasket and the pool wall. Teflon should work on the skimmer plug however if there in no reason to have to remove the plug later you could glue it in with PVC glue if you can get it completly dry. Another option is to use EZ Patch found at the bottom of this page http://www.royalswimmingpools.com/DIY_Ing_Liner.htm#Gaskets

By: Vinyl Tubing

Vinyl Tubing — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:40:11 +0000

great diagram, really shows how it works. Need to try this.

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:47:10 +0000

Hello;
I am unable to seal the return jet and the 2 skimmers I have. There is a slight leak at one of the four jets so i lose a lb of water pressure per minute. The skimmer also leaks because i cannot tighten the plug at the bottom of the sklimmer,
i have used teflon tape with no luck and even tried a pipe lube similar to magic lube with no luck.any tips
thank you;
Larry

By: Loren

Loren — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:02:44 +0000

I really like that you showed an expanded diagram with detailed parts breakdown. We build our own leak testing devices and traditionally use flex hose connectors instead of male adapters. I can see both working good though. I’d like to suggestion a blog that we added on our website about leaks and the “Bucket Test”. We have a video that helps you determine if you ever have a leak in your pool. Thanks again for the great blog post! -Loren, Wilmington Pool Service

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:25:45 +0000

Thanks for the info. You’re never tool old to learn something and this will come in handy in spring when I’m out there fixing pools and plumbing.