HELP - line leak! [Archive]

Sat, 1st Apr 2006, 09:51 AM

BA is not here and there is a leak at the pump fitting and is obviously leaking like crazy.

obviously very wet - what can we use to try to "plug" it up until BA gets home and actually knows what to do? will silicone work if it is wet???

BA's Mom

NaCl_H2O

Sat, 1st Apr 2006, 09:57 AM

No, silicone won't work. Pump is below the water level? Maybe just turn off the pump as long as he has other circulation pumps (powerheads).

Call if you need too - 865-7040

GaryP

Sat, 1st Apr 2006, 09:57 AM

Chances are the fitting just needs some teflon tape. Also, make sure that the diuscharge side of the pump isn't somehow plugged and causing water to be forced out of the fitting. Your thrid option is to use epoxy putty to seal the leak. Is it leaking on the suction or discharge side of the pumphead?

Sat, 1st Apr 2006, 10:03 AM

yes pump is below the water level. the leak is where the fitting meets the pump - my husband said it is the discharge

help

GaryP

Sat, 1st Apr 2006, 10:24 AM

Try putting some teflon tape around the nipple on the pump. While you have it off, check to make sure there isn't anything blocking the line.

Sun, 2nd Apr 2006, 01:20 PM

hey guys thanks for helping my parents while i was gone, i got the whole pump situation under control, thanks again Gary and Steve

NaCl_H2O

Sun, 2nd Apr 2006, 01:48 PM

That's why we are here! Hope it was a simple fix!!

Tim Marvin

Sun, 2nd Apr 2006, 10:42 PM

Put a couple ball valves on each side so if it happens again....