Replacing PVC piping in rough location

[Matt2369]

Hello,
Me and my wife just recently moved into our new how about 10 days ago, this is the first pool we've ever worked on and it's been a bit of a handful but I think we are finally getting the hang of it! I was able to troubleshoot our purechlor system that had a few system failures and even had to change out the salt cell that the titanium plates were completely eroded. Now I've noticed the pump is starting to suck air. I've pinpointed it to the PVC piping right before the pool pump. My question is that since they alll seem like there are connection pieces how would I remove the pvc piping going into the pump? I know I have to replace the whole section going up to the pump but any help with this would be great. I got tasked with a short notice deployment and want to get this done for my wife before I leave so it's one less thing to worry about. Thanks!

I've attached a picture, the arrow is where the system is sucking air.




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[Denniswiseman]

That looks horrendous to re-pipe which would be the normal way to go, plus you would need a new pump union
Try puting some more adhesive around it and wrap an open weave bandage round adding more adhesive as you go