Just unboxed a Hayward 1.65 VS Pump

[DerekBooth]

I think it's time to call a professional

Had to replace my old Hayward single speed pump with a variable speed today. Problem is this pump has a larger footprint so the configuration of it and my booster need to change.

The image shows how I plan to have these things fit.

A few questions...

1. Does anyone see any problems with this configuration from a plumbing standpoint?

2. Any thoughts on how to get a pipe on the jandy valve? That elbow connector is RIGHT up against it!

3. The electrical wires aren't long enough to reach the motor. Any issues with extending it with wire connectors and extra conduit?

 

[ajw22]

Since you need to extend the electrical line and redo the plumbing why not place the pump on the other side of the return manifold? That then gives more space to work on the pump in the future and to work on the other stuff.

You should not put splices in conduit. Eitehr go back to where that electrical line starts and run a new longer conduit and wires or put an a square electrical junction box on the wall that you connect the old run to a new run to the pump location?

For the Jandy valve, cut off the elbow flush with the valve and then glue 2" or 2 1/2" pipe on the outside of the valve and then reduce that pipe back down. I can't eyeball if your pipes are 1.5" or 2" PVC.

 

[DerekBooth]

Since you need to extend the electrical line and redo the plumbing why not place the pump on the other side of the return manifold? That then gives more space to work on the pump in the future and to work on the other stuff.

You should not put splices in conduit. Eitehr go back to where that electrical line starts and run a new longer conduit and wires or put an a square electrical junction box on the wall that you connect the old run to a new run to the pump location?

For the Jandy valve, cut off the elbow flush with the valve and then glue 2" or 2 1/2" pipe on the outside of the valve and then reduce that pipe back down. I can't eyeball if your pipes are 1.5" or 2" PVC.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Relocating the pump on the other side of the return valve would have put it right in the middle of the bathroom area of the pool house. It's not the best setup but I didn't design it.

I ended up getting it all squared away though. I did end up having an electrician come out but the plumbing is squared away.

 

[ajw22]

I really don't like that Fernco fitting with worm clamps over the Jandy valve. It will eventually leak and give you a suction side air leak. Beware.

 

[DerekBooth]

I really don't like that Fernco fitting with worm clamps over the Jandy valve. It will eventually leak and give you a suction side air leak. Beware.

I'm not a huge fan either. However, it was like this previously for years. So I'm no worse off than before in that regard.

My pipes are 2.5" by the way. Maybe I'll take your advice and try gluing a 2.5" to 1.5" reducer to it. But that's a job for next weekend. I'm done!

 

[1poolman1]

I'm not a huge fan either. However, it was like this previously for years. So I'm no worse off than before in that regard.

My pipes are 2.5" by the way. Maybe I'll take your advice and try gluing a 2.5" to 1.5" reducer to it. But that's a job for next weekend. I'm done!

Your pipes are 1.5" You're probably measuring the outside diameter. Its marked on the fittings.

 

[ajw22]

 

[DerekBooth]

Your pipes are 1.5" You're probably measuring the outside diameter.

No. I'm just fat fingering on my phone. Yes they are 1.5" lol.