I just bought my 1st pool heater for my above ground pool. the heater has 2" pipe my pool is 1-1/2" pipe can I reduce the 2" to use my 1-1/2" and also do I need a water flow meter and a check valve. I hope all this makes sense. lol
pool heater piping question
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You can use reducers, no problem.
I would think the flow meter and check valve are options that you can but don't absolutely need to install.
I would think the flow meter and check valve are options that you can but don't absolutely need to install.
Charlie thanks about the water meter and check valve that's one less expense lol. Do you happen to know any thing about the plumbing if I need to run as much as possible 2" or can just connect to the 1-1/2" pipe I already did? Have a nice weekend.
If you main pool plumbing is already 1-1/2", no need to do anything else. Just use the same size pipe.
I reduced from 2" to 1.5". Didnt use a meter or checkvalve on heater just before the pump. There are pictures of my install in this thread:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/75154-Need-advice-on-filter-heater-for-intex-pool
Brian
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Here is a picture:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/75154-Need-advice-on-filter-heater-for-intex-pool
Brian
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Here is a picture:
Looks good and thanks guys for the pix I hope to start on my install on Saturday. All my stuff is close to the pool 16' from the house and 6' from the pool. Its a Hayward H200FD just finished reversing everything from right to left. Hardest part is now the digging for the gas line have to be careful have sprinkler system. lol
Forgot to ask should I put in a by pass if I don't need the heater or just turn the heater off just let the water run threw the heater?
Diesel thanks now that's less piping . I see you live up north Bears use to train up there now spring camp is out my way. lol I only been out here since 07 a complete different pace then I was use to now in farm land lol.
100% of my water runs through my heater. It just doesn't get heated 99% of the time.
Hey cobra - Halas hall is still here. this is where bears practice during season. They used to practice in Platville, WI. Now down in Bourbonnais.
I wish I had to heat my water as much as richard!!! So far I am heating water 99% of time we use pool. Need warmer weather!!!
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I wish I had to heat my water as much as richard!!! So far I am heating water 99% of time we use pool. Need warmer weather!!!
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I just plumbed a Hayward 100K BTU for intex 16 foot metal frame. I used 1 1/2 inch pipe. Buy a 2 inch male NPT to 1 1/2 inch PVC on either side. I then glued a union so I can easily remove pipes from heater if needed. I elected to plumb a heater bypass T on with side with three ball valves (bypass, heater inflow/outflow after bypass). Having done so, I let water run through heater 100% of time and heat as needed.