Recent content by hammer64

I believe when I have the pump on high I’m going to be above the 80 gpm, which is what the manual calls for being the max. So I’m looking to keep it within manufacturing specs.

I think I understand finally. The return lines going to the pool are going to be lower pressure than just about any amount of water coming from the heat pump or the by pass or BOTH because of the pressure from the pump. Therefore the water is going to flow to the pool. Do I have the science...

Perfect. Thanks for the prompt response. And thanks Bernoulli who him and you are obviously smarter than me, lol. Seriously thanks. I didn’t want to mess things up.

If I opened up the 3 way partially I don’t want the system to work against itself. Let’s say I’m mixing chemicals in the pool and want to speed up the process by turning the pump up, it’s variable speed. I would by pass some of the water around the heat pump to not get above the recommended 80...

I tried to read and understand that, but I was unsuccessful lol. So basically what I drew up works? I guess that’s all I need to know, even if I don’t fully grasp the concept totally. I appreciate the response

So I uploaded what is basically my question. I’m just trying to understand how the flow would work. I’m putting a by pass in for the heat pump. That makes sense and is easy for me to understand. I’m having trouble understanding how a partial bypass would work. My example, is only just numbers...

I forgot to ask one thing. On the by pass line that will need a T going into the return line, is there a swept T of some sort to use? Thanks!

Sorry for the late response. I have a Hayward tristar VS pump. I just add liquid chlorine every other day. Just to clarify, you think it would be a good idea to replace the 3 inlet valves and plumbing while I’m at it? Thanks

I have a Raypak 8450 HP. It works great but it is relatively restrictive. It seems like even though it has a titanium heat exchanger and does not call for a bypass, that a bypass is still a good thing to have. According to the manual it looks like I’m probably getting 9-10 on the pressure drop...

Makes sense. Thanks

Tried the valves no luck. Are you referring to the line that goes to 1 1/2 inch pvc that goes into the ground and to the return jets?