Need to replace diverter

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Tylerdurden
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Need to replace diverter

Postby Tylerdurden » Mon 17 Jun, 2019 19:15

New to the forum but have been lurking for years. I finally have a issue that I can’t seem to find an answer to. I currently have a pool Gibraltar 16x32 AG pool. The pool has 2 bottom drains and I need to plug them temporarily so that I can replace my diverter valve. After I opened the pool last week I noticed the valve has a small crack and is leaking. I would like to avoid draining the pool to fix it if possible. I tried to plug the drains with 2 bags of play sand but it proved ineffective. Any advice would be appreciated!


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Teapot
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Re: Need to replace diverter

Postby Teapot » Tue 18 Jun, 2019 01:37

There are expanding pool bungs available for exactly this kind of thing, local pool store should have them.
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Tylerdurden
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My Pool: Gibraltar 16x32

Re: Need to replace diverter

Postby Tylerdurden » Wed 19 Jun, 2019 08:09

Yes, I removed the perforated cover and figured it out. Thanks! New plumbing and jandy valve installed.
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Teapot
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Location: UK

Re: Need to replace diverter

Postby Teapot » Wed 19 Jun, 2019 11:07

Good stuff.
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