discretekarma January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 My skimmer pump (Sedra 5000) stopped working so I ordered a new one. My old one fit in perfectly. It has to be exact for it to fit. My new one came with no fitting on top. My old one came with a fitting that went from the top (which has female threads) to the elbow. I think this piece has to be exact. I've been to the pvc section of Home Depot and Lowes and have not ever seen anything that's exactly like this piece. I think it must be made to fit the pump. Does anyone know where I can get it? I've posted pictures of my old pump with the fitting (it wont come out and I've even cracked it trying) and the new pump without the fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 Looks like it's probably a female adapter. Look for one that fits the pump - you may need to use a piece of pipe to connect the female adapter to the elbow on the skimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma January 31, 2008 Author Share January 31, 2008 The fitting on my old skimmer fits right in to the elbow. Do you think this would be a piece that's made for this pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore030 January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 It looks like you might be able to cut the piece off the old pump and then glue it to the new pump with some thick glue (like epoxy) that can fill in the gaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma January 31, 2008 Author Share January 31, 2008 (edited) I cracked the piece on the old pump. I think you can see it in the picture. Also, the piece needs to screw down in to the threads of the pump. When I borrowed your pump, I realized that yours had a different piece there and that I wouldn't be able to use it without moding your pump so I bought a new one. Neither picture is your pump (fyi) Edited January 31, 2008 by discretekarma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore030 January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 OK, I see the crack now... Feel free to use my pump until you get your new one hooked up... no hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma January 31, 2008 Author Share January 31, 2008 Your pump wouldn't fit my skimmer. The connection isn't right which is why I had to order the new one. Thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 The fitting on my old skimmer fits right in to the elbow. Do you think this would be a piece that's made for this pump? It's possible it's custom made. I've seen a few pieces that I think they call faucet adapters - I have a 90 that's sized as a 1" fitting on one side and 1" PVC pipe on the other. I think these are fairly uncommon. Could also be that the 90 on your skimmer is special sized and will accept a fitting. But if it's a standard fitting and you buy a standard fitting you'll need pipe to connect the 2. Yes, I know that presents height challenges :( You'll have to take the pump and the skimmer fitting to home depot and see what you can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 Is it too late to glue the broken piece back on that broke off...and then take the entire housing from the old pump...and put it on the new pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw January 31, 2008 Share January 31, 2008 Why not call the skimmer manufacturer to see if they can send you an extra one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma January 31, 2008 Author Share January 31, 2008 Do you think I should call ASM or Sedra? Thanks for the ideas Why not call the skimmer manufacturer to see if they can send you an extra one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw February 1, 2008 Share February 1, 2008 I would call any ASM dealer. They usually have the fittings made specially for a certain application. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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