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Palmersteph

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Folks,
I am getting a pool installed and would appreciate any advice on equipment placement on the pad I can get. I do have a contractor but as you know, sometimes thinking through things is not the first priority.

The equipment I have purchased in all pentair and is list in my signature block. Anyone have thoughts on what to put close to what and items to keep separated and so forth. I am trying to think thru replacement and well as maintenance placement before we start putting the equipment on the pad. My contractor is new to this a well. Not un-knowledgeable able but a low level of experience. I'm trying to help my local businesses.

Thanks in advance
Stev
 
Welcome! :wave: With equipment pads, it's all personal choice. But I'd say one thing to do, space available, is have a generously-sized pad. The more room the better. Once you get the heater, pumps, and large filter on the pad, it shrinks quickly. You'll want good PVC run lengths between each item which requires more space, and that includes spacing required for check valves, 3-way valves, salt cell and flow switch. It all adds-up fast. Make sure to install unions before/after as many items as possible to allow for future maintenance. Here's a link that may help.

Construction Best Practices - Further Reading
 
Stev,

You say you are getting an IntelliFlo VS and then you have a + ??? If after that plus it says SVRS... you never ever want to buy a pump with the SVRS option...

We never recommend the IntelliChem.. It is your pool and you can do what you want, but the headaches involved are not worth it.

With the IntelliCenter and IC40, you really do not need the IntelliChem.. A Saltwater pool is the easiest type of pool to maintain.

That said, an IC40 is not big enough for a 30K pool... We always recommend installing a cell that is at least 2 x the volume of your pool. This is because the cells are rated when running at 100%, 24/7... Something you do not want to do. You want the IC60..

Pad wise, space is the biggest issue.. Pool builders tend to make dinky pads and cram everything in.. You want your pad to be as big as possible (within reason) so that every piece of equipment is spread out.. This will allow for repairs later. Your pump and salt cell each need at least 12" or more of straight pipe in front of them..

Same for valves.. Do not butt each valve against the next valve..

A great filter, but make sure you have access to the drain plug. One day you will be old and bending like a pretzel will be impossible.. :mrgreen:

I recommend that you add a 3-way Jandy valve between your pump and the filter to keep the filter from draining back into the pump when you clean the pump basket. It will also allow you to vacuum to waste or dump water if you need to.

All valves need to be Jandy valves .. No ball valves.

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
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Texas Splash said:
Welcome! :wave: With equipment pads, it's all personal choice. But I'd say one thing to do, space available, is have a generously-sized pad. The more room the better. Once you get the heater, pumps, and large filter on the pad, it shrinks quickly. You'll want good PVC run lengths between each item which requires more space, and that includes spacing required for check valves, 3-way valves, salt cell and flow switch. It all adds-up fast. Make sure to install unions before/after as many items as possible to allow for future maintenance. Here's a link that may help.

Construction Best Practices - Further Reading
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You this really helps
 
Palmersteph said:
Intellichem has a ph control functionality I thought would be useful.

I dont intent to have a slat water pool. Thought chlorine was the way to go. I have heard bad things about the deqradation due to the salt content.
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Stuff you've heard about salt is misinformation. Proper pool water balance works. Improper water chemistry is blamed on salt pools by people that don't know what their talking about for the most part.

Chris
 
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Steve,

BTW, welcome to TFP!

Wow, nice pool with some great equipment choices. Allen and Jim really know what they're talking about make their tweaks to your plan and you'll be real glad you did.

Only additional comment I have is make room beside your filter to put a little stool or bench so you can set the filter element while you hose it off. Also add a fresh water hose bib with a short hose that has a comb attachment for cln eaning the filter. The element can be pretty heavy when pulled out wet so it's nice to do it the easy way.

I'm really impressed with your heater. I've read about these and will probably go this route when my craps out. I'm very interested in performance, reliability. Please keep us posted. To get this much efficiency they have to recover almost all the heat in the stack gas. This means the lower temps can condense water in the final section which is why you have the condensate treating cartridge.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Chris
 
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Palmersteph said:
That is what was in stock. Is it the wrong one?
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The kit you are buying has a built-in SWCG power supply and an IC60 cell.. It has to cost an additional $1,000 bucks than the one without the SWCG.

If you do not want a saltwater pool, then you do not really want this kit.

I have three saltwater pools and would rather just fill them in as not have a saltwater pool.. None of my pools have any "degradation" of any kind..

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
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Thanks for the comments.

So, salt is the way to go. does pentair have a good one of those (SWG)? I need to look.

So,
Intellichem is no good but the intelliph is good?

Sorry just trying to get the right equipment to start with. I know very little about a pool. In other words I can pick one out 9 times out of 10.
Been going thru the pool school in this group but lots to read ,comprehend , and retain.
 
Palmersteph said:
Intellichem is no good but the intelliph is good?
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Below is basic reading on both. Neither is set and forget. Machines often go haywire and do the wrong thing.

No matter what automation you install you need to be checking your pool water every few days...

www.troublefreepool.com

Basic Pool Care Schedule

This basic pool care schedule can guide you in creating your own pool care routine. Regular pool maintenance will keep your water sparkling!
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com

Pouring a bit of MA when needed is not a complex task while you are checking water chemistry, brushing the pool, checking and cleaning the skimmers for dirt, and checking your filter pressure.

Pentair Intelliph - Further Reading

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Pentair IntelliChem - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
 
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Stev,

I would not install an IntelliChem and I would wait to install the IntellipH until you have had the pool for a year.. Most people do not need to add that much acid to their pools and find that adding a little acid once a week, or less, is not worth the effort to automating it.

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
Unless its a very unusual situation I agree on the automatic acid adder equipment. Too much to go wrong for pretty minor benefit.
 

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