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If anyone needs head loss specs for Pentair, Hayward, Praher or Sta-Rite multiport valves, the following info may help. I had no luck on Pentair website finding head loss curves for the Pentair 261055 multiport valve I am installing on a Pentair Quad DE filter. So, I found this information from...

I had a discussion with our inspector about the steel rebar in our pool's retaining wall being tied into the bonding loop. (pictures below). He noticed that I had a stub-out piece of 8g copper coming out of the each section of the wall. It is clamped to the rebar (vertical in the footing...

I have installed a PAL-2T2 LED light into a standard 1.5" return fitting with a run of about 50' of 1.5" PVC pipe, terminating above water level . What pressure should I use to test this line? This light screws into the wall fitting and seals against the face of the wall fitting with silicone...

I am considering a small water feature before I backfill our fiberglass pool. The Jandy Sheer Arc would would work well and their website says "No raised bond beam necessary ". Their installation manual (pdf attached), says it can be mounted in fiberglass or vinyl pools but only has...

The return fittings that came with my pool have 2" male ends for connecting PVC fittings. However, I noticed that 1.5" PVC pipe fit loosely inside the fitting, passing through to the inside half where it fits snugly into a 1.5" female PVC connection in the flange/faceplate. I've been wondering...

My wife and I are just finishing up a country house which we've built ourselves. I've no experience with pools so any pointers, tips and advice are welcome! We just got started on a 12x20 rectangular fiberglass pool that is sited just off our elevated rear concrete patio. This will be a partial...

Hello. I'm looking for some feedback on a rough design for a fiberglass pool on our new-construction home. I've attached two sketches based on our existing foundation/porch plans. We want to start the site work soon (before septic system goes in), and would certainly appreciate your thoughts...