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Hi - I am having trouble choosing between Hurlcon VX 9 or Viron Salt chlorinator V35 55,000 L pool. I will be running the Viron P320. I understand the VX9 is an older model - but pool builders seem to favour them still? Is there anything wrong with the Viron V35? Kind reg

My pool reno is coming along - pipes laid - coping done. I will be hooking up the equipment soon. Are there any special valves I will need? Do I need a valve on the backwash pipe that leads to the sewer? ie How do I stop sewer air/gas entering into the filter? Do i need a check valve at the...

What is the correct way to pipe return valves?? Left or right pic?

I am trying to work our it it is worth while buying a Variable speed pump (viron p320) with the below flow curve. I have 9.5 meters of piping from the skimmer to the pump, and about 8.5m from filter to second outlet point. (about 18m of total piping alone). Does the below curve suggest I need...

The pool renovators finally arrive today. Your assistance would be appreciated with a few issues that came up - as I need to make some decisions fast before they return in a few days time. ISSUE 1. The renovators drilled new holes in the side of the pool and laid 40mm pipe instead of 50mm. That...

I am confused about which pump to get: (1) 2HP 1500W Max. Pump Rate: 33,000L/hr (550L/ min) Max. Head: 18.5m 0r (2) 2.5hp 1800W Max Flow Rate: 36,000 litres /hr (600 litres /min) Head: 17 m The 2HP has more head - but less flow. I am thinking I need more flow rate as I will be running...

It appears my pump will be below the skimmer port. I was hoping to have 2 check valves before the pumps - one for the main filter pump, and other to control a shower feature that will be used occasionally. Because my pump will be below the skimmer port, will I need another valve before the...

Hi guys, being new to pools and to this forum - this is what I learn so far in terms of having an efficient setup (keeping power bills down): PUMP- bigger isn't better. Get the right size pump, or slower running pump - running longer is better. PIPES - Bigger diameter is generally better...

Wow - I am surprised to hear that. There seems to be many views expressing the opposite. Logically - one would think a gradual curve will cause less friction than a 90 degree one. A car can travel faster around a curve - than it can around sharp corner. However - I trust this forum - and I...

Is there a point where its not worth having 2 x 45 elbows together? is how far should they be apart to make it worth while having them - as oppose to just having 1 x 90 degree connector. Mil

Hi guys, I have laid down my 50mm pipe layout roughly - can you please advise if this is OK- or I should do something else to optimise the setup before I start pain-staking digging. This is my last chance to get it right. Few points: 1. I have the option of having the pump lower than...

What type of sand filter do I need to optimist my setup ie size. 3 Speed Variable speed pump (running on low most of the time_ 50mm pipes 55,000 Litre pool Kind reagrds, Mil

With the way my pool is set on a slight slope - I have the option to: 1. Have the pump below the skimmer outlet 2. Same height as the skimmer outlet 3. Higher than the skimmer outlet Which is the best option in terms of efficiency for my variable speed pump? Also - this forum mentions and...

I am importing from China - I can find any other brand anywhere in Australia.

I just drained the dirty water out of my skimmer - and it appears the outlet inside the skimmer is 50mm. I can see a thread on on the 50mm port from the inside. There are two ports on each side also - they are blocked - and those are 40mm. These side ports are higher than the 50mm on the...

We have these showers at our local public pool. The pressure is super strong - you cant hold your hand up to it - but man - it givees a fantastic massage. So yes - that's what I am trying to achieve - a strong massaging jet.

The pump they supply with the shower head has these specs (from China - too expensive to import): 1.2HP 2.1.5kw 3.Port size:50mm 4.Head:15m 5.Flow:25m³/h 6.NPSH:0M This is the pump I will be buying in its replacement in Australia (also see attachment). Specs: Rated Power: 1500W...

I am from Sydney Australia. I thought because my question relate to different topics - I need different threads and titles. Sorry - I am new to this. I am placing down new plumbing - so I want to take the opportunity to do it right - since we have to dig holes etc. 40mm pipes vs 50mm pipes...

Hi guys, Sorry for my multiple questions as a noob - I have adopted a pool which will be renovated in next few weeks - so there's a few things I need sorted before then...and the folks here have been great. I need to run some piping around my bean shape pool - and I think I am becoming a bit...

A 2 inch fire hose I imagine will pack a lot of punch. If this is the case - I think I am on the right track with 50mm piping (ie 2 inch piping). 560lpm (from 2HP pump) = 147.9GPM - so that should be enough pressure for a nice strong massaging shower.

I dont have specs of the shower yet - all I know is that the manufacturer says that they need a 2HP pump connected to it. The specs I provided were for that 2HP pump. I will try to get the actual spec for the shower. I will be running 50mm piping from the skimmer to these pumps - but my...