Rust at Return

by Michelle
(Stbg,Pa)

Over the winter water had been dripping out of the return on the outside from what we could see it was coming from the treads on the outside of the pool, BUT there is a rust spot not right where we believe the water was gathering and running down the pool.

We removed the large nut and taped it up good but was still are slightly dripping, we then go to put the pipe on and while tightening it up the threads cracked on the part that comes out of the pool.

We have drained the pool down so we can replace the inlet, but was wondering what can be done about the rust area? We had gotten the special gasket to cover between the liner and the metal but don't know if that is working or what is going on.. Any suggestion on what to do??


Hi Michelle. It sounds like you should do a little sanding and coating of the area before you install the new fitting. The new fitting should take care of the leaks but it would be helpful to take care of the rust also.

Once the area is sanded it can be coated with a clear paint, or even clear finger nail polish works.