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Is there a way to turn the Common Port off on a Pentair 3 way Valve? The way the valve is currently set up I can only do 1 of 3 things 1. Turn Port 1 Off 2. Turn Port 2 Off 3. Turn Port 1 & Port 2 On Basically Im looking to turn Port 1 and Port 2 off at the same time This is the valve.

Pool is existing, it was installed 20 years ago. I am new home owner an am installing a new patio so while it's all open I will be replacing the underground plumbing with rigid 2".(currently flex 1.5"). This is where I have my dilemma as far as how to replumb. Adding 2 new returns may be too...

Where would you add returns? I'm not quite following on your statement with the main drain. I have 1 main drain whose plumbing line goes straight to the filter pad on its own valve.

Is there an benefit to running separate lines for each pool feature. See my attached rough sketches.

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From what I've dug up it looks like flex poly for 2 skimmers, main drain and returns. Then when the plumbing gets to approx 20 ft from the filter pad it turns to black poly, then rigid pvc was used above ground on pad.

I guess my main question is I'm trying to determine how long pool plumbing is good for. My concern is the plumbing has been installed since 1995, I'm not sure whether it's at the end of it'd life or whether plumbing should be good for another 20 yrs. I figured I'd ask the question before pavers...

Ok so I've finally decided to bite the bullet and replace my patio around my pool with pavers. Old paver blocks have been removed and I'm ready for the new pavers. The big question now is should I re plumb the underground piping. The pool is inherited and is 20 years old. Liner was replaced last...

The two spots I saw algae was under my ladder and in the corners (mostly shaded), but It was very noticable. My pool has not been cloudy, it was sparkling clear even with the algae I saw. I will be closing the pool in approx 2 weeks if that means anything

Thanks for the information I really appreciate it. One other question after im finished Slamming Im going to bring up to Mustard Algae Shock Level. Do I raise to this level and let it reduce oin its own or do I have to maintain it at this level for a certain time.

Ive read through the Slamming Process multiple times. and am currently in the midst of slamming my pool because I started to see blotches of green on the walls of my pool. (Pool is clear as can be though). My question is before I started slamming my pool I would have a FC loss of approx 2-3 ppm...

Hi I am a new pool owner. I just redid my pool plumbing this year (see attached) and was wondering whether I need to add a ball valve for my return line. (Do I need one) I only question this now because I am looking into closing my pool for the first time and was wondering whether or not I need...

I am looking to get a paver patio around my newly lined steel wall 20' x 40' inground pool, so I have been getting a bunch of estimates to do my comparison. The problem I have run into is every estimate has had a different installation technique. Advise would be greatly appreciated as to which...

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I just replace the liner to my inground pool. In order to replace the old curved coping with the new extruded coping (for future pavers) I had to remove the first row of existing brick from around the pools edge. Now that the new coping is installed I have the issue of having the top surface of...

Ok my liner is getting replaced this weekend yay... Therefore pool will be getting filled with fresh tap water. What should my plan of attack be with my chemicals I was going to test once full and right away get my PH correct. Next I was going add enough chlorine to get my pool into range...

Thanks for the help, My pool is approx 36,000 gallons. My only thought for using the Trichlor Pucks is the fact that I replumbed the Filter so I added a inline puck dispenser. The previous owner used to put the pucks directly in the skimmer. I just didnt want my investment of a puck dispenser...

Hi everyone, I am new to the pool world. Last year was my first year owning an inground pool (20 x 40) and let just say it was not a fun experience. I had nothing but issues balancing chemicals and dealing with algae, but that is beside the point. Tis a new year and I have just installed a new...