plumbing layout

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of upgrading my pool system and need some guidance on installing a new Salt Water Generator (SWCG) and a Zinc Anode. The space I'm working with is quite limited, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to route the plumbing to accommodate both additions...

Hi there, I have a hole in the pool wall around 6 inches below the water level. It is not an equalizer line and not connected to my skimmer line in anyway which appears to have one connection at the bottom going directly to the pump. See the enclosed pictures this hole has what looks to a valve...

I had a pool contractor install a new concrete sports pool with a Paramount floor cleaning system. When reading the Paramount manuals, it says to maintain a minimum of 22 psi at the valve. We are only getting 10-15 psi. I then looked at the equipment room (pictures are attached) and noticed...

Hi guys, I'm a newbie. I currently have a pool under construction that has an elevated spillover spa. I am working with the OmniLogic system so I have lots of electric actuators to work with and I want to make sure that the spa isn't heating the pool unnecessarily via the spillover...

I'm restoring a 20 year old install that looks like it's been through about 20 years of poorly done DIY. Pictures uploaded to imgur due to size, I added some notes to them, flow directions, and other details. First thing I noticed was the system was covered in duct tape and two cans of Flex Seal...

I am a new convert to the TFP methodology. And in converting i have done a ton of work on the plumbing and learned a alot along the way. But i cannot for the life of me figure out what this valve does! I have a 23k gallon pool/spa combo. Air blower. Polaris 360 cleaner (therefore no booster...

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It's time to replace the deteriorating and getting louder by the day single speed pump. It is currently plumbed with the return line tucked nearly against the pump housing. The Superflow VS that is replacing it is too wide for that arrangement by about 4 inches or so. Two options I'm...

I have a Pentair Clean & Clear with 5,000 gal AGP currently connected via the stock hoses and am planning to hard-plumb this weekend. I thought I'd submit my plan here in the event anyone can see issues/opportunities for improvement. All valves (with the exception of the drain valve) are...

If they arrive , will have 4 Hayward Laminers to install around the pool. The first idea is to place them on the side away from the house. This would be the right side of pool in the attached photo. But would entertain suggestions from others who have laminers/deck jets. There will be 2...

We are building an in ground pool and spa in Iowa and need advice on the system design and plumbing with some special considerations due to the northern and extreme winter climate. I have a good foundation of knowledge because of TFP and my previous home’s in-ground pool. We are coming from the...

I have been trying to solve this problem for a month. I have an inground pool, with a spa that is 1ft higher than the pool. During operation water overflows from the spa into the main pool. There are also a set of three beach jets adjusted manual with a value, and three deck jets. Flow to...

We bought a house in 2016 with a pool. The first year we realised that one of the return valves for the spa at our equipment pad was leaking. We've tried to get pool companies to quote us on fixing it, but none of them seem to want to do it - it seems to be too much effort for a quick visit but...

Hi all - I am converting to a SWCG and per the advice from the great folks on this site I am staying with Pentair due to the automation and remote capabilities possible integrating with my existing ET controller w/ScreenLogic2. I have an iChlor SWCG with the additional Intellichlor power center...

Problem My pool loses chlorine over the span of 8-10 days. The pool builder doesn't know why. I have to bleed air out of my system ever 7 days to keep chlorine from getting too low. They think it may have something to do with the way the system is plumbed. Steps Followed (reproducible) Filled...

Hi All, I’m in the middle of re-plumbing for a new pump and decided to fix a hole from an unused chlorine feed that’s been leaking since we bought the house. After I cut the pipe to replace it, I realized I don’t completely understand the flow of the water through the spa bypass. The...

Just finalising the details for my 8.3m x 4m x 1.3m saltwater skimmer type pool with concrete steps to one side (plan attached with new pool deck area shown in yellow), and I'd greatly appreciate the forum's thoughts on the best positions for the skimmers, drains and return jets. We are based...