Hello all.
I'm looking to hard plumb our pool this year. I've been scouring all of the great information on here (there is a TON). One point I keep flip-flopping on is what size diameter PVC to use. The PVC run will be around 60' in length. I see most people say 1-1/2 is plenty, but then I see things about keeping water velocity below 6ft/sec on the suction side. Unless I'm confused, this may warrant 2" PVC because I think my 1.5 HP pump may be oversized for our 18' AGP. Hopefully one of you smarter people can help me out on this one. Here are the relevant details:
18'x54" Saltwater 8000 Round Pool
Hydrotools Cartridge Filter System 1.5HP Pump
PVC run length: 60'
Pump will be approx 3 feet higher elevation than pool.
Thanks very much.
I'm looking to hard plumb our pool this year. I've been scouring all of the great information on here (there is a TON). One point I keep flip-flopping on is what size diameter PVC to use. The PVC run will be around 60' in length. I see most people say 1-1/2 is plenty, but then I see things about keeping water velocity below 6ft/sec on the suction side. Unless I'm confused, this may warrant 2" PVC because I think my 1.5 HP pump may be oversized for our 18' AGP. Hopefully one of you smarter people can help me out on this one. Here are the relevant details:
18'x54" Saltwater 8000 Round Pool
Hydrotools Cartridge Filter System 1.5HP Pump
PVC run length: 60'
Pump will be approx 3 feet higher elevation than pool.
Thanks very much.