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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Great suggestion Jason. Sounds like 2 90's and a little downward extension should do the trick! Thanks!! -Gary
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Thanks jblizzle, I appreciate it. I guess I will drain it down below the pipe level and then make the cuts. Admittedly I will have my fingers crossed as I cut.... :wink: One more question. This is a photo of the air gap (not sure if that is the right name for it) that is connected to my spa...
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    My water level is 3" ABOVE the pipes. So I'd block the skimmer and the returns? You mean the drain at the bottom of the pool? Or do you mean the supplies on the walls? I don't mind draining it 3" if that is all I need to do. If I plug, how so? Sorry I'm becoming a bit confused here. -Gary
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Jason, I ended up buying the Jandy off Amazon. I got them from Glenridge Pool Supply. I bought at a pair price for just under $99 including shipping. It was the best deal. Carlscan, I am ready to try this but i need one last clarification. The flow line of my pipes is about 3" lower than my...
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Great Carlscan! Thanks again for all your help and passion about helping people. I agree that using the inside connection is better than the outside. I'll look around for the slip fittings online I guess or at a plumbing supply. I think I'm ready to tackle this - I just need to find the best...
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Besides the above question one more about the Jandy valves. You said any port could be hooked up to any pipe. I just wanted to clarify that all three ports are the same size? I see a lot if references to 2" - 2 1/2" valves which leads me to believe one leg is larger. All my pipe is 2" so if this...
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    One last (hopefully) question. Do they make 2" slip connectors so making the connection "in-line" is a bit easier? I hope so! I will definitely post pics! Thanks!
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Thanks Carlscan. I think I may just cap the deep heat. If that is the case, I'd have one 3-way for the returns and one for the supplies, correct? In other words one valve will more or less go right where two of them currently are. The valves are pretty close to the same elevation as the water...
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    Thanks Carlscan! I can see how that would be easier and look better. Any downside of keeping them unground? Would I place a valve box over each valve? Also, do I have to drain the pool down or plug anything before I start cutting? Finally, I will need 2 3-way valves WITHOUT the deep heat...
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    Help in coverting to 3-way valves

    One of my valves is leaking pretty badly from the stem so I think it is time to change out the entire valve assembly. These are in-ground valves for an in-ground pool and spa. THere is also a "deep heat" valve that my local swimming pool company suggested I just cap. See my photos and I have...
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