I am replacing my submersible pump and the top of the pump is connected to a black flexible pipe with a brass adapter. The adapter uses a threaded connection to connect to the pump and male connection is made to the inside of the black flexible pipe. Two ring clamps secure the black pipe to the brass adapter.
My question is, do I need to reapply Pro-Dope to the brass fitting on the black flexible pipe side? I loosened the 2 ring clamps to help getting the old pump detached and the brass adapter turned freely in the black flexible pipe, so I'm worrind that simply tightening the rings might not be enough of a seal. Also, I can't seem to pull the adapter out of the black pipe no matter how hard I pull. Is there a trick to pulling it out? Or, do i need to cut it out?
Thanks for any help!