New 24' salt AGP install - 1.5hp single speed pump (on timer) and sand filter 30ft from pool. Running buried schedule 40 PVC. Pump and Filter have 1 1/2" connections, salt system is 2". Have purchased all 1 1/2" pipe, fittings, unions to finish the plumbing. Would this be sufficient or do I need to go to 2". What is the impact if I stay with 1 1/2"? Decreased pump longevity? Increased electrical expense? Is it a noticeable flow reduction between 1 1/2" and 2". Does a reduction of flow hinder the operation of the pool?
If staying with 1 1/2" I am planning to mainly use 45s with no 90s if at all possible, on the skimmer and return lines. Looking like 3 - 45, 2 cut off valves and 1 union for each skimmer and pool return (main run) lines.
Also, if say I went with 2", the pump to filter is a short run, but want to hard pipe it, would it be best to stay 1 /2" for that or go 2" there too. Would that cause any issues?
Just trying to get justification on purchasing 2" pvc supplies over what I have now.
If staying with 1 1/2" I am planning to mainly use 45s with no 90s if at all possible, on the skimmer and return lines. Looking like 3 - 45, 2 cut off valves and 1 union for each skimmer and pool return (main run) lines.
Also, if say I went with 2", the pump to filter is a short run, but want to hard pipe it, would it be best to stay 1 /2" for that or go 2" there too. Would that cause any issues?
Just trying to get justification on purchasing 2" pvc supplies over what I have now.
. After installation, I still got a concrete pad to pour around one half of the pool, deck around the other side, and build a gazebo. BTW I hate TikTok
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