How To Replace The Water Return Gasket on a Swimming Pool
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- This video will show you how to replace the water return gasket on a swimming pool. It is pretty easy to do and is an easy way to stop a water leak coming from this area.
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The rubber goes against the pool wall and the cork is a friction ring so the nut presses the rubber evenly.
The manufacturer's directions stated differently.
@@HomeOwnerRepair probably a misprint. Cork gasket prevents the rubber gasket from binding against pool wall.
@@HomeOwnerRepair I installed mine like that too
@@xpert1111that’s what happened to mine, it’s stuck and it won’t come off
Rubber first then cork 100%. The cork is to prevent the soft rubber from twisting as you tighten the large nut. The Manufacturers instructions are WRONG
i love people who keep it simple,, great video!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for doing this most of the videos on this are about inground pools.
You are welcome.
Great 4-1/2 minute video. Told me everything I need to know, mainly the sequence of gaskets. Perfect!
Glad it helped!
Glad it helped!
What I do like about this video is that he has a gasket that is already installed (the blue one) which should make this work really well. OK this is the correct installation video.
Thanks for watching!
Well done...couldn't recall where the gaskets went. Thank you!
Glad it helped
Years ago, I had professional installers install my 18' x 33' above ground pool. A few years later, I started seeing leaking from the bottom of my pool, that was perpendicular to my return fitting. But I couldn't tell exactly where it was leaking from. So I tried to change the gaskets on my return fitting. When I went to get the gaskets, a guy at the pool store told me the cork gasket went on the inside of the pool, between the liner and the inside pool wall. I guess that explained why I couldn't see my cork gasket. But I never saw any video of anybody installing the cork gasket that way, including your video. A lot of the videos don't include installing the cork gasket at all. So, thinking there probably wasn't a cork gasket connected to my pool return fitting to beginning with, I tried installing the new gaskets without the cork gasket, but the pool kept leaking from the bottom.
I still wasn't sure if the professional installers put a cork gasket behind the liner, and I didn't want to tear the liner to find out. When I finally changed the pool liner, I discovered the installers did put a cork gasket behind the liner after all, up against the inside pool wall, and it was corroding, which must have been the cause of that leak. So that pool store guy was right, but I think most people, including other installers, don't even use the cork gasket, probably because most people don't want to risk tearing the liner to remove that old cork gasket, the same reason I didn't want to risk tearing mine, plus the problem of them corroding, and causing leaks in the first place.
I think most people get away with not using the cork gasket at all, like I've seen in other videos. Although the installers who installed my pool probably installed the cork gasket right, like I said, removing the old cork gasket from behind the liner probably feels too risky for the average pool owner. especially after it gets old and corroded like mine was.
But if you installed the cork gasket the way you did on your video, and you're not having any problems, then I may wound up installing my cork gasket the way you did, if I decided to use it.
I followed the instructions that came with it to a T
Hey Tony thank you man, I am building a stock tank pool, and couldn’t figure out in what order to put the cork CS-301 gasket.
Thanks for watching
Excellent. Brief and to the point. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, I read somewhere else that the cork gasket goes on last, after the rubber gasket and just before the locking nut.
Yes it does I am a expert
That is correct
thought that too pretty sure this dude is doing it wrong as it would make no sense putting the cork in the middle
Yeah this guy did it wrong
if you look at this video from the manufacturer the cork is not the last gasket to go on. see video here. ua-cam.com/video/eflHgWGq7yQ/v-deo.html I too thought the same thing but the manufacturer shows it going against the pool wall and then rubber gasket over. I tried to pu the cork gasket on last and wound up ripping it as I applied too much pressure to the cork gasket. Since I had the assembly already together and water filled and leaking I was able to unscrew the plastic nut remote the cork gasket I ripped pull back on the rubber gasket and installed silicone on the rubber gasket that goes to the wall. Then put the rubber gasket on and tightened up the plastic nut. So far not leaking. Will let it dry and see how it goes. I have the cut off valve so no water is dripping past the valve but it was coming out of the opening where the gaskets were but not much surprisingly. You would have thought it was pouring out.
Thanks for the video my post three years old and that piece cracked so now I have to replace it
You are welcome!
Great video. I was given a 33 X 54 round pool for my birthday and waiting on installation. Fingers crossed How old is your pool and why did you go with a sand filter instead of a cartridge filter?
This pool is about 35 years old.
Nice video my pool is only three years old and it cracked so I need to replace it thanks
Thanks for watching! Hope it helps
While I really appreciate the video I have seen now 4 video's with each one showing a different way to install the gaskets, two of them showing putting a gasket between the liner and the pool wall. It has been a number of years since I installed the inlet and wanted to get a good video of this. No luck. I called my local pool place and they told me that the inside piece gets a rubber gasket and gets installed through the liner, then the cork piece goes in on the outside of the wall and then the rubber gasket again and the plastic nut. So going with that method as I believe that is how the original piece was put together. I tried to find a video from a place that manufactures these pieces and also no luck. If any one would have had a good video I figured the one that manufactures the piece would be best.
It was installed per manufacturers instructions
if the water is above the water return what are my options so water doesnt come shooting out? will those black plugs work from the inside of the pool to prevent the water from exiting or is the water return hole larger than those plugs? thank you
You're going to have to lower the water level to below the return nozzle to replace it.
I loved the video, but my light gasket on my above the ground pool leaks. do you change it out like the return gasket?
I am not sure. It might be a similar process.
Question? My pool return is leaking only when my pump is not running. Any idea why this might be and what I might try to fix this?
Possibly when the filter is running it's putting enough pressure on the gasket to stop the leak. Have you tried to tighten it?
Hello! Do you have a video of what to do with the filter to open the pool back up? Im having to open it up for the first time by myself
Do you mean how to hook up the hoses?
I have a really old pool and I want to get one more year year out of it. What can I use to seal that return area. It’s leaking pretty bad
You can buy a gasket kit that is shown. If it's leaking at the threaded area try some Teflon plumber's tape on the threads, that should seal it up.
Thank you!!
Thanks
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Hi there,
we have a steel pool dug into the ground, about 15 years old. Changed the vinyl last year, all good. This year, it seems I cannot get the return valve sealed, I get a leak between the main body of the valve and the threaded piece connecting to a 38mm flexi hose.. I already replaced the whole set 3 times (all identical to the one that worked fine for 15 years), still, I get a leak. The issue is this all sits in an 8" by 8" hole (give or take) in the ground and hard to get to. The seals between front plate and vinyl, vinyl and steel and steel and tightening screw seem ok, it looks like the theread between the two whit plastic pieces. My plumber gave my some gooey stugff to paint on, let it dry in and then install, still leaks. all parts brand new (3rd set), what am I missing?
Maybe try to replace the return jet assembly to see if there is a small crack in the old one.
I don't have a pool but I have a leak. What should I do?
Block it with gum
Great video thank,s
Thanks for watching
Was just waundering ,I am replacing the one on my above ground pool,it.seems the person who put my pool up ,put one of those black gaskets in between pool wall and inside between liner and pool wall,none between plastic and liner on inside of pool,and 1 rubber and cork 1 behind nut on out side of pool,which do you recommend
They way it is installed in the video was according to the instructions that came with them.
Where did you get that blue gasket, mine does not have a 3rd outside gasket? Is it necessary?
It came in the kit I bought at the pool store.
I've been searching for this blue gasket, and pool supply store never heard or supplies such. Sales rep states that it's butterfly gasket, but doesn't support such
Hi okay I did all the steps but it's still leaking the gasket you did not take out when they replaced your liner I realized I didn't have that or was provided that when they replaced the liner, so I'm thinking that's the issue can I get that anywhere?
If you are talking about the liner gasket, I think it came with the gasket kit. You might not need it though.
Okay thanks I bought all new parts did this exactly and it's still leaking from a few different places I was thinking that gasket maybe the key, going to go to local pool store to get one to see if that helps
I have a pool slide that has this same set up. We're trying to replace gasket but there is a cover on the slide over top of the back of that set up. Does that cover come off off the slide so that I can replace the gasket?
Not sure
i dont have that blue gasket that you have in the middle...is that critical? i didnt notice i had one when i removed the old one either..everything else i had..
I don't have one either and need to replace my return.
Did you ever get this answer? Is it needed?
@@ironheadmafia It isn't necessarily needed. That is a wall saver gasket. It is to help keep pool water away from the bare metal of the cutout to prevent rusting.
Not needed my gasket kit came with it. It will help though.
Hi how about replacing the hose the return?
This is the water return hose outlet to the pool.
Hey Tony but how do I replace my above ground pool skimmer box?
There should be a bunch of screws holding it in place that need to be removed.
I put teflon tape on threads of return jet and hand tightened nut . Leaking destroyed cork gasket gonna get new gasket kit & remove teflon tape this should allow for tighter seal? Thank you for any help
Thanks for watching.
Where did the blue circle come from? Our pool doesn't have that and it's leaking bad, we only have the cork and black gaskets.
I think it may have been in the gasket kit
I can't remove the locking nut... stuck solid . Now what? Thnx
Maybe see if you can get a set of Channel Lock pliers on it to see if it will budge
Thanks for your video. We need to replace ours because of leaking after we just got a new sand filter. We cant get the dang thing off tho and we have a deck right over the area so it's a tight spot. Any suggestions besides channel locks? Thanks for the video! Helpful
Not sure, You will have to find something to help break it loose
I used 2 big pipe wrenches. One on inside of pool and the other on the nut. Bought at Harbor Freight.
My retaining nut is stuck when I try to take it off the whole thing spins how do I get it off I’m trying to replace the whole thinf
I usually hold the nozzel inside of the pool with one hand and loosen the retaining nut on the out side of the pool with the other. You might need a set of water pump pliers to break it free.
What do is do if the outer part won’t turn?
You may need to put a wrench or adjustable pliers in it to break it free.
Your wrong on the order of the gaskets. The two rubber ones touch the pool metal wall, one inside one outside. The cork gasket goes on last from outside before the nut goes on. The cork gasket prevents the nut from binding on the rubber gasket.
It was installed per manufacturers instructions
I'm trying to find the blue gasket to put in between
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Where can I get the replacement gasket and the vinyl round piece surrounding the hole?
Trying to remember where it came from. It might of came with the pool liner I put in years ago.
If you're in canada you can buy them at pool supplies canada, google part# 075100BP
I changed my liner this year. The valve isn't connecting to the pool wall. Got the plastic thing as tight as can be. Their is a small constant drip. It drains out about 2" of water every day. I add water to the pool to turn the pump on. What was the blue thing around the hole?
It’s a seal that came with the pool liner I tossed and n a few years ago
HomeownerRepair you added that blue seal yourself? also what is the name and brand of the bag you had in your hand that had the gaskets...i was trying to pause to see since im having the same issue and i need to buy these gaskets...your video is the only one i found that helped me lol...but i need the name of what you bought and brand please so i can tell my local pool shop since they are clueless what im talking about..i sub to your channel 😊
@@kris4christ the blue thing is a butterfly gasket
Do you know how to do this when you have a return light?
Not sure
I'm in process of trying to replace my return fitting. Is the cork gasket that crucial? I was suspecting my leak was between the pool wall and the liner inside the pool. Leak only happened when the pump/filter were running. Also I've drained the pool much as I could but the water line is still not totally under the return. How do I drain the pool a little more below that? I'd used my crawly cleaner on the bottom with the water going through my filter,etc. Still......I can't get the water to drain completely under the return and skimmer level?
If you need to drain the water under the return, you could loosen the hose clap at the filter for the return and let it slowly leak out that way. Hope this helps out
Yes because the rubber one will pinch
Some shady guy glued on the nut to the fitting, i mean the nut is literally bonded to the fitting all around. Ithink he applied pvc pipe glue to the fitting instead just using plumbers tape. Ive broken quite a bit of the plastic fitting with sharp pliers. Still does not budge. Started using a dremel to cut through the plastic. But its very slow. Been working on it for 2 weeks. Cant fill up pool all the way up. Cant run pump. This is hell.
UGH..Hope you get through it okay. What a pain. I would maybe try a sawzall with a fine blade. You would have to be real careful of the pool wall though.
If I would have done that repair, it would have started leaking from the plastic somewhere a week later. It's the law of pool ownership. I would have just replaced the whole assembly.
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Not hand tight. Tighten it with channel locks.
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Part number?
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Placed in wrong spot! One gasket goes in between wall and liner. Sorry
All of the gaskets were placed in the order per the instructions on the bag from the manufacturer.
Your way is how the professionals installed mine when I first got my pool. The problem is, that cork gasket between the inside pool wall and the liner will corrode, causing a leak. You'll just notice one day, that the bottom edge of your pool directly below the jet return, always staying a little soggy. And you won't know exactly what's causing it, especially when you're new to pools, and don't even know the cork gasket is there, since it's behind the liner. I tried buying new jet return gasket sets, and even replacing the entire jet return, and still couldn't find where the leak was coming from. Plus like everybody else, I had no idea what to do with new cork gaskets that came with these new jet return gasket sets. That's probably why so many people on youtube don't even use a cork gasket when installing the jet fitting. But your way is the correct way. A guy who worked in a pool store explained your way to me a few years after I got my pool, when this leaking problem first started. Your way prevents the liner from stretching along with the plastic nuts, when you tighten those nuts. I made this mistake numerous times as well. It's sort of a catch 22 situation.
But it my case the blue butterfly gasket made a big difference. The one I had was White, and it came with a new jet return I bought a few years ago. I have a very hard time finding where to buy these jet return butterfly gasketsy separately.
no. no. NO. Cork washer does NOT go against the pool liner. that does not have the watertight properties of the rubber/silicone gasket. it's onlypurpose is to prevent damage to the actual watertight gasket as the nut is being screwed on. As you twist, the cork washer allows the plastic nut to sliiide over the surface; something the rubber gasket won't allow. if you had no cork washer, the plastic would contort the rubber washer and potentially cause a problem. But putting the cork gasket against the pool liner is even dumber. This is why your pool leaks.
The instructions on the package must have been wrong then, because that is how the provided instructions said to assemble it.
The problem is, the instructions say to install the cork washer this wrong way (against the inside pool wall and the outside of the liner). I heard a guy at the pool store say to install the cork washer this was as well. But the problem is, it causes leaks like you said. That's why I had to go to the pool store guy in the first place.
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