In addition to having the ability to bypass the SWG entirely (SLAMing can't be good for the poor things, and stuff happens), it occurred to me that splitting my 2" return into 2 - 1 1/2" lines would allow the Intex to have it's desired 1 1/2" connection without unduly restricting return flow.
It then occurred to me: why not put an Intex on both lines - in normal operations, it should reduce required pump run time, and could have each unit set to produce 1/2 of the desired total. Should one die, instant backup.
I'm looking for thoughts - especially any problems you see with this idea.
Is my assumption that production would be additive correct?
Would it save on pump running?
Here's what I'm thinking of:
OK, I give up on getting it looking pretty:
2" from filter splits into 2 -2"; 1 is the SWG bypass, the other is split into 2 - 1 1/2" lines for the SWG's. the 1 1/2's merge into 2", which then merges with the 2" bypass all of which then goes to the returns.
Ideas?
It then occurred to me: why not put an Intex on both lines - in normal operations, it should reduce required pump run time, and could have each unit set to produce 1/2 of the desired total. Should one die, instant backup.
I'm looking for thoughts - especially any problems you see with this idea.
Is my assumption that production would be additive correct?
Would it save on pump running?
Here's what I'm thinking of:
Code:
======== bypass ========
2" = =
============ 1 1/2" =
from filter = ---------------[SWG1]------ =
= - - =
=- ====== to pool
- 1 1/2" -
--------------[SWG2]------
OK, I give up on getting it looking pretty:
2" from filter splits into 2 -2"; 1 is the SWG bypass, the other is split into 2 - 1 1/2" lines for the SWG's. the 1 1/2's merge into 2", which then merges with the 2" bypass all of which then goes to the returns.
Ideas?