In the photos I see what appears to be a check valve on the pipe coming from the heater and continuing on to the automated pool/spa valve. That should prevent back flow.
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Yes, I see that now, as well. Unfortunately, that scenario will not work either. There's not enough room there. :ncool:
No, the drawing is done nicely, man. No worries as I see what you mean. Two things... My lawn guy will destroy it and there's not enough room on that pipe to do so. I like the way you're thinking though! That would be the simplest way to do it if I could!
I knew it wasn't ideal and might be a problem but other than that it's going to require a good bit of replumbing.
Yeah... :: sighing ::
So, here's what I think I'm going to have to do... It's not pretty, and please excuse the harshities of this rendition (I'm at home, and only had powerpoint to do this on), but what do you all think of this?
Overview of what I'm starting with:
Chop, Chop!!!!
Final product:
I'd basically have to cut everything off, add 2" to 2" adapters near the ground, then rebuild everything. With PVC fittings, PVC pipe, and valves, it'll be around a $300 to do. Of course, these drawing are over-simplified and I'm open to any other suggestions.
So, here's what I think I'm going to have to do... It's not pretty, and please excuse the harshities of this rendition (I'm at home, and only had powerpoint to do this on), but what do you all think of this?
Overview of what I'm starting with:
Chop, Chop!!!!
Final product:
I'd basically have to cut everything off, add 2" to 2" adapters near the ground, then rebuild everything. With PVC fittings, PVC pipe, and valves, it'll be around a $300 to do. Of course, these drawing are over-simplified and I'm open to any other suggestions.
Should I label the water flow in those drawings? I'm feeling crickets amongst us...
That plan looks good. I'd probably put (2) Tees instead of the cross but either way works about the same.
I can only think of one alternative that makes any sense. It means replacing much less, but will end up with 3 more 90s in the pipe runs. You should be able to patch into the pipe that Bama showed in his diagram yet still mount the manifold at about the same place as shown in your diagram. It will take three more 90s in the run to get to the correct spot to tie into the horizontal with the manifold, but it looks possible and leaves far more of your existing plumbing intact.
If you do replace "everything", try to leave yourself extra pipe to cut into the next time this comes up. Mostly that would mean leaving as much of the vertical pipe coming out of the ground as you possibly can.
If you do replace "everything", try to leave yourself extra pipe to cut into the next time this comes up. Mostly that would mean leaving as much of the vertical pipe coming out of the ground as you possibly can.
I think that I may have a solution, but it'll be tight. It's generalizing after JasonLion's post above. I think I understand what you mean, and that would save me a ton of money if I can pull it off.
Thanks for the email Josh! I think I may have a solution for this afterall. I know you are concerned with flow through the manifold system, but I'm thinking that I should be good with the valves closed off.
My wife told me to hire someone to install it all. The gall... LOL!
Thanks for the email Josh! I think I may have a solution for this afterall. I know you are concerned with flow through the manifold system, but I'm thinking that I should be good with the valves closed off.
My wife told me to hire someone to install it all. The gall... LOL!
Hope you all had a nice Spring Break off! If you had to work, I'm right there on board with ya'! 
Anyhoo, I just wanted to update the thread a little bit. I got my pump from PSW yesterday and just got the chance to dig into it. They boxed up the box that it came in, and added another box around it. Inside, they packed with those plastic air bubble things (not bubble wrap, the bigger stuff). Overkill? Maybe; but I appreciated it because the Jandy box came slightly damaged. Nothing was damaged inside, thank goodness.
Here's some pics... not much, but took them anyway.
Impressions:
1. The box was heavier and bigger than expected.
2. The pump itself is pretty big.
3. The collector basket appears to be twice the size of my current pump's.
4. The pump appears surprisingly similar to the current pump I run (Jandy PHPF2.0-2 PlusHP).
So, I guess it doesn't hurt to ask this... Will this pump be a direct swap with my current one? Also, in terms of the Aqualink RS, will it see that I can program RPMs to the new pump automatically?
Anyhoo, I just wanted to update the thread a little bit. I got my pump from PSW yesterday and just got the chance to dig into it. They boxed up the box that it came in, and added another box around it. Inside, they packed with those plastic air bubble things (not bubble wrap, the bigger stuff). Overkill? Maybe; but I appreciated it because the Jandy box came slightly damaged. Nothing was damaged inside, thank goodness.
Here's some pics... not much, but took them anyway.
Impressions:
1. The box was heavier and bigger than expected.
2. The pump itself is pretty big.
3. The collector basket appears to be twice the size of my current pump's.
4. The pump appears surprisingly similar to the current pump I run (Jandy PHPF2.0-2 PlusHP).
So, I guess it doesn't hurt to ask this... Will this pump be a direct swap with my current one? Also, in terms of the Aqualink RS, will it see that I can program RPMs to the new pump automatically?
Flip,flipside said:Hope you all had a nice Spring Break off! If you had to work, I'm right there on board with ya'!
Anyhoo, I just wanted to update the thread a little bit. I got my pump from PSW yesterday and just got the chance to dig into it. They boxed up the box that it came in, and added another box around it. Inside, they packed with those plastic air bubble things (not bubble wrap, the bigger stuff). Overkill? Maybe; but I appreciated it because the Jandy box came slightly damaged. Nothing was damaged inside, thank goodness.
Here's some pics... not much, but took them anyway.
Impressions:
1. The box was heavier and bigger than expected.
2. The pump itself is pretty big.
3. The collector basket appears to be twice the size of my current pump's.
4. The pump appears surprisingly similar to the current pump I run (Jandy PHPF2.0-2 PlusHP).
So, I guess it doesn't hurt to ask this... Will this pump be a direct swap with my current one? Also, in terms of the Aqualink RS, will it see that I can program RPMs to the new pump automatically?
Is you system automated and if so which controller do you have. I have the aqualink rs w/ the pda and I have the same pump you have pictured and I can control the various speeds w/ the pda.
Jerry
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That just answered one of my questions, Jerry. Thanks! Yes... I have the same setup.
Thanks! Yes... I have the same setup.Oh, and I just saw that you're using tapatalk! That's why you didn't see the specs in my signature. I have tapatalk too. I need to add this forum to my list of boards I frequent.
I wish this app would show signatures. You will like the pump. Ours has worked really well for us.
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Okay, and as for the SWCG, here's what I have planned. Please tell me what you think.
Obviously the worst of all drawings, but I was too lazy to start over. Hopefully you get the gist of it.
Obviously the worst of all drawings, but I was too lazy to start over.
Hopefully you get the gist of it.jkurl said:
Thanks dude! I'm hoping so! Our bills haven't been too crazy with what I currently have; but, I just wanted to try this variable thing out.
Ok... In going outside to see what I need to do to get the pump in place. The instructions look straight forward. Looks a little dicey on the RJ-45 connection needed, but I'll cross that bridge when I get there...
Here's some pictures of what I did today...
First I removed the cleaner pump. In removing it from the electric panel, I found this:
I don't know if you can see it or not, but that's a busted connection. A few months back the cleaner was acting up, so rather than buying a new one, I bought an electric one. Now I see why the cleaner wasn't working. Ugh...
Then I removed the old pump.
Here's the old one and the new one. The in's and out's are different.
I pulled the old wiring off the old pump.
And made-ready it here.
Here's the Aqualink connections. Dips are wrong. I set them for the controller by accident. They are all down as of now.
12 AWG THNN
Cover back on...
Test fit. NOPE!
First I removed the cleaner pump. In removing it from the electric panel, I found this:
I don't know if you can see it or not, but that's a busted connection. A few months back the cleaner was acting up, so rather than buying a new one, I bought an electric one. Now I see why the cleaner wasn't working. Ugh...
Then I removed the old pump.
Here's the old one and the new one. The in's and out's are different.
I pulled the old wiring off the old pump.
And made-ready it here.
Here's the Aqualink connections. Dips are wrong. I set them for the controller by accident. They are all down as of now.
12 AWG THNN
Cover back on...
Test fit. NOPE!