Replacing valve on waste line
- Thread starter dcp063
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Any 2-way diverter valve will work. Yes you can DIY.
Use a caliper, or eyeball it with a ruler to get the size. Or, look on the elbows and connectors, they typically list the size of the pipe. Looks like 1.5"
Use a caliper, or eyeball it with a ruler to get the size. Or, look on the elbows and connectors, they typically list the size of the pipe. Looks like 1.5"
- Oct 25, 2015
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I'd rate this as very easy. 1 or 2 out of 10. Looks like the piping is a little off square but shouldn't matter too much. Appears to be 1.5". I'd use one like this that has a union on both sides so you don't have to cut the pipe next time. Make sure you get a slip fitting on both ends not a threaded fitting. This helps to reduce the number of trips to the big box store!
Chris
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Thank you. So I assume I need to cut the pipe at the bottom since it doesn’t have a union? I’ll have to watch some videos before I attempt this.
- Jun 24, 2021
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Post a picture of the entire pipe. Does it go into the ground?
To make the connection easier, because it is not a pressure line, you can use a compression coupler to connect the cut parts.
To make the connection easier, because it is not a pressure line, you can use a compression coupler to connect the cut parts.
- Oct 25, 2015
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I prefer to cut and use a union connection on each end. I'm sure there are lots of good videos. Or you can use a compression fitting as @PoolStored shows. Use whichever you are more comfortable with.
Chris
Chris
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Good point. Maybe they could just remove the valve and put a coupler in place? Or just leave it in the open position?
D, when do you open and close this valve? Was it installed because water leaks through during normal operation from the filter valve?
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Looks like a 1-1/2 inch Hayward Trimline valve. Without seeing other markings on the valve it’s hard to know for sure the brand. It’s marked 1.5”.
I open it to waste. The equipment was installed by the home's previous owner so I don't know why it was installed.
- Jun 24, 2021
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- 29000
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Oct 25, 2015
- 5,837
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
If it was me, I'd probably just leave it open and not mess with it or replace with a union on both sides type of valve for aesthetics or excessively anal engineer-types like me.
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