Newbie - need some help
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Question:
With my filter and SWG (see signature) where do i put the heater? before or after the pump/filter?
With my filter and SWG (see signature) where do i put the heater? before or after the pump/filter?
Beats the heck out of me, then.hmmm...
My unit is all-in-one i.e. filter and SWG in one unit.
My logic say put it before the pump, let the pump pull water trough the heater, but maybe there is a better configuration.
pool->heater->pump/SWG->pool
What say you
?
pool->heater->pump/SWG->pool
What say you
?
How does the SWG attach to the filter?
If it has the same system as the pump inlet and SWG outlet, you might be able to separate them to insert your heater/solar using extra Intex hoses.
If it has the same system as the pump inlet and SWG outlet, you might be able to separate them to insert your heater/solar using extra Intex hoses.
The SWG connect directly to the filter, the hoses can't extend it
Does the heater must connect after the filter?
The order really should be pool>pump>filter>heater>SWG>pool.
However, in your case, you may have to do it pool>pump>filter>SWG>solar>heater>pool. Not an ideal situation, because of the tiny bubbles the SWG normally puts out. What are these bubbles? My guess would be a mixture of hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine, and a few other gasses. Not something you would want building up in any possible pockets in your equipment.
Not a good idea to put hot water through your pump and filter. Not something I can explain.
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Have you thought about a second pump dedicated to your heater/solar? That would solve quite a few problems. A cartridge pump/filter unit leaving the cart out would work.
However, in your case, you may have to do it pool>pump>filter>SWG>solar>heater>pool. Not an ideal situation, because of the tiny bubbles the SWG normally puts out. What are these bubbles? My guess would be a mixture of hydrogen, oxygen, chlorine, and a few other gasses. Not something you would want building up in any possible pockets in your equipment.
Not a good idea to put hot water through your pump and filter. Not something I can explain.
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Have you thought about a second pump dedicated to your heater/solar? That would solve quite a few problems. A cartridge pump/filter unit leaving the cart out would work.
i can add another pump just for the heater if i have to, i don't really want to do that but i guess i have no choice?
if i will add the heater after the swg, is the only bad thing that can happen is that the heater will die sooner? or this connection isn't safe at all?
Should i connect the GAS line by myself? (propane in my case) or leave it to a pro?
if i will add the heater after the swg, is the only bad thing that can happen is that the heater will die sooner? or this connection isn't safe at all?
Should i connect the GAS line by myself? (propane in my case) or leave it to a pro?
Update so far:
While the pool is filling itself with water i am working on the hard plumb part
While the pool is filling itself with water
i am working on the hard plumb part
Leave the propane line to a pro.
I've given you my take on what those bubbles could be. Think back to junior high school science classes. How do you separate hydrogen and oxygen from water? Add salt to the water, and you now are producing chlorine gas as the salt is broken down into it's basic components.
Would you want pockets of these gasses collecting in your propane heater?
I've given you my take on what those bubbles could be. Think back to junior high school science classes. How do you separate hydrogen and oxygen from water? Add salt to the water, and you now are producing chlorine gas as the salt is broken down into it's basic components.
Would you want pockets of these gasses collecting in your propane heater?
OK i will get a new pump and create a separate line for the heater. I am doing the plumbing right now so i'll make sure to double everything.
Thank you (and all of you) for your much appreciated help!
So i need a recommendation for a pump?, remember this is for the heater only i already have a big pump for filtration.
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the Intex 1500gph (25gpm) should do well enough for the heater. If you decide to keep a cartridge in it, be sure to get a high quality one from Filbur or Unicel. Not a bad idea, the little extra filtration might help keep the pool clean.
Check the minimum flow rate for your heater, that will determine if the nominal 25gpm from this pump will work. If not, the 2500gph (40gpm) should do it.
Check the minimum flow rate for your heater, that will determine if the nominal 25gpm from this pump will work. If not, the 2500gph (40gpm) should do it.
Good job, I to enjoy reading this thread, watching it come together, I just had my electrical inspected by city got the green ticket, and inspector made mention of power lines,so now I have to have a city planner come and inspect, make sure I'm far enough away, we live in a newer sub division so all utilities are underground, but across the street is power lines,I need a green ticket for this. he said if we lived over there we possibly could not have a pool because of the lines being overhead, of course I asked him why? He stated the obvious, electrocution, then he brought up home owners insurance, and God forbid anything should happen, H.O.I. could be denied because of code violations, to numerous to mention. I did not realize all the codes and violations we were making until I had the city come out!! now just waiting on planner to give green ticket, then we will be good to go, insurance wise!!
Thanks.
I went to my city to get a permit, they said that for this pool no permit is needed. i didn't argue...
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Progress report....
Pool still filling with water but i it is bending in a scary way, is that ok?
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Plumbing:
Waiting for the pool to fill so i can test it for leaks.
Question:
Can i add salt while the pool is filling?