Looks awesome! Do you need to glue or use Teflon when connecting pvc pipe to the union?View attachment 413075View attachment 413077
This is my replumbing job on my AG pool. I used unions in strategic locations so dis-assembly would be easy when I take everything apart for winter storage. I have had this set up for 3 seasons now. Take-down and set up are so much easier. Everything is trheaded and teflon taped for easy replacement of components if needed.
Plumbing on Sand Filter
- Thread starter Nickpooch
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MITBeta
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- May 28, 2020
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- 13000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
If it's screwed in, use pipe dope or Teflon tape. If it's a slip coupling, you prime (use clear primer... Please!) and PVC cement.
Ended up only having to cut the pipe on the veritcal pvc and installed a union. Thought I did it right but when I turned on the filter it was spraying. Turns out the O-ring fell out without me noticing. Replaced that and works like gold!!
Changed out the sand as well. There was a huge hole in the standpipe so I bought new piece and we’re good to go. Hoping that was the issue with my filtering problems as my water chemistry is on point!
Thanks for the help. The attached image is with the new union installed.
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MITBeta
Gold Supporter
- May 28, 2020
- 1,240
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
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I glued the unions and threaded ends to the pipe and wrapped the theaded ends with teflon tape before screwing them into the pump housing and sand filter. When its time to disassemble, I unscrew the unions and leave everything else attached.