I ordered http://pstpoolsupplies.com/hasa-pool-the-liquidator-updated.aspx a few days ago and while I'm waiting for it to arrive I thought I would find out from those of you who have The Liquidator, What would you do different if you were to install it a second time? What tips/advice would you give someone who is installing it for the first time? I'm open to any suggestions.
Liquidator Install Tips?
- Thread starter EastKYGuy
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The biggest favor you can do for yourself is to take a vacuum pressure reading at the pump basket drain plug. Another thing you can do is post some pics of your equipment. That way we can give location and connection advice.
The best single thing I did was get the 1/4" Hayward needle valve to control the flow out of the LQ.
The best single thing I did was get the 1/4" Hayward needle valve to control the flow out of the LQ.
flyboy320
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Bama Rambler said:
Hey that's a great idea with the needle valve. I am using the standard shut-off valve from usplastics and it gets real hard to fine tune the flow because a small movement in the valve equates to a large change in the flow rate.
Is this the type of needle valve your taking about?
Yep, that's the one. It works much better than any of the quarter turn valves that I tried, and I tried a few!
I marked the handle so I could count the turns. That way I could go back to the same setting when I needed to shut it off for any reason.
I marked the handle so I could count the turns. That way I could go back to the same setting when I needed to shut it off for any reason.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Bama, which of these did you use? http://www.pepplastic.com/index.php...2_2620&zenid=9057e4e969c03ba2b9e49bc65be0ae1b The 1/4", 1/2", or 3/8"? Never mind I see that you used the 1/4", Duh! I should pay more attention sometimes.
Also what connectors do I need to use the needle valve instead of the supplied valve?
I will take photos of my equipment this evening when I get home from work.
What type of gauge do I need to check the pressure at the pump basket? A link would be appreciated. Is it a standard psi gauge like on the filter?
Bama, which of these did you use? http://www.pepplastic.com/index.php...2_2620&zenid=9057e4e969c03ba2b9e49bc65be0ae1b The 1/4", 1/2", or 3/8"? Never mind I see that you used the 1/4", Duh! I should pay more attention sometimes.
Also what connectors do I need to use the needle valve instead of the supplied valve?
I will take photos of my equipment this evening when I get home from work.
What type of gauge do I need to check the pressure at the pump basket? A link would be appreciated. Is it a standard psi gauge like on the filter?
EastKYGuy said:
Had the same question...wonder if they may have the shark bite type ends...just push in good to go.
Bama should be along soon... :
: Bo
Ok, lets see if I can answer some of these! 
EastKyGuy & Bo ~~ The fittings are male threaded Speed-Fit like These. Part # 58333, 3/8" tubing to 1/4" MNPT.
EastKyGuy ~~ You need a vacuum gauge to measure the suction pressure. Like a automotive vacuum gauge. Don't worry about getting one if you don't already have one available. You'll probably never use it for anything else.
Flyboy ~~ I tried the valves you linked to, and while they are better than the quarter-turn valves, the plug (cause its not really a needle) is pretty abrupt at a point, so the adjustment isn't nearly as fine as the Hayward.
EastKyGuy & Bo ~~ The fittings are male threaded Speed-Fit like These. Part # 58333, 3/8" tubing to 1/4" MNPT.
EastKyGuy ~~ You need a vacuum gauge to measure the suction pressure. Like a automotive vacuum gauge. Don't worry about getting one if you don't already have one available. You'll probably never use it for anything else.
Flyboy ~~ I tried the valves you linked to, and while they are better than the quarter-turn valves, the plug (cause its not really a needle) is pretty abrupt at a point, so the adjustment isn't nearly as fine as the Hayward.
Bama, are you concerned there might not be suction at a given point, or too much? I winged it on mine, installed the feed line at the PVC right at the pump, and it seems to work fine.
I will say this, don't freak out if you see bubbles in the feed line, it doesn't seem to be putting air in my system.
I will say this, don't freak out if you see bubbles in the feed line, it doesn't seem to be putting air in my system.
flyboy320
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Those SpeedFit adapters I linked to in the above post. The thread into the valve and the tubing slips in the fitting.
Holy moly...just priced them!
Imma gonna give the ones in the kit a chance...if i have any issues i'll bite the bullet and get the Hayward ones.
Thanks...Bo
Imma gonna give the ones in the kit a chance...if i have any issues i'll bite the bullet and get the Hayward ones.
Thanks...Bo
The valves right? Yeah, they're pretty expensive. The cheapest place I've found is them (outside Ebay of course) is DrillSpot.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.a ... rchresults
Just want to be sure this is the right valve before I spend 50 bucks on it? It's the Hayward 1/4" PVC NPV Series Neddle Valve.
Just want to be sure this is the right valve before I spend 50 bucks on it? It's the Hayward 1/4" PVC NPV Series Neddle Valve.
It's $39 at DrillSpot http://www.drillspot.com/products/562596/hayward_nv10025t_globe_body_needle_valve
Thanks Carlspan.
As Requested here is my set up.
The ground around my equipment is pretty wet at the moment. We are having some serious rain here + I went to clean the pump basket and forgot to turn off the valve, Oops!
As Requested here is my set up.
The ground around my equipment is pretty wet at the moment. We are having some serious rain here + I went to clean the pump basket and forgot to turn off the valve, Oops!
There is a Jandy 3 way valve behind the filter in this pic. It splits the return into two, one is the standard AGP return; the other is an additonal return for a sweeper and circulation about 70 degree around to the left of the filter
The LQ outlet can go right before the pump suction and the inlet can go anywhere after the filter. I'd put it between the filter and the Jandy valve.
Thanks Bama. Can I put the outlet side in the pump basket drain plug like I've seen suggested here before or do I get better flow by putting it on the pipes?