plumbing

I have a 40,000 gal in-ground pool, and, after much work and replacing of parts, we have determined there is a suction side leak at the connection at the base of the skimmer. Now that we've smashed up a bunch of concrete and dug a hole 3 feet deep, we're at a loss as to how to actually replace...

Hi all I have a raised spa with inground pool. Noticed about 3 weeks ago - every am spa down 3-4 inches. Pool at max level 1st TEST- Turned autofill off, turned all equipment off and spa only down to the returns. No pool level change. 2nd test - ran in spa mode only for 4 hrs. No water...

Hello, We’re new homeowners and the home came with an above ground pool. I’m at the point where the equipment is set up and I’ve just started vacuuming. We have a hayward perflex ec40 DE filter and attached pump. The previous owners had a terrible cover on the pool that basically disintegrated...

Hello! We moved into a new house recently and had the pool resurfaced with Pebbletech. Decided to install a SWG after reading about lots of positive experiences and now hoping to lean a bit on this community for assistance with the installation. The pool is 20k gallons that is currently...

We installed an in ground, saltwater pool two years ago. The pool includes an attached hot tub spa. The spa has two spillovers into the pool. We also have an accent wall that includes two 24” sheer descents. On our lounge ledge we have two bubblers. Once the pool was complete, we figured...

Greetings TFP! First post here so let me start by saying how grateful I am for the wealth of in depth knowledge provided by the members on this site 😃 I recently bought a TF Pro test kit and have enjoyed implementing the TFP methods. The pool has never looked better! My question relates to...

My 33,000 gallon 20x40 in ground that was built in 1973 and fiberglassed in 1995 is getting an overhaul. We are doing architectural work that requires removal of the pool decking as well as relocating the pool equipment pad. The pool leaks heavily at the tile line, the fiberglass is blistering...

Has anyone ever changed their return jet faceplates, I have a few that are starting to crack/fade and want to replace them before they start leaking. I worked for a pool company last year as a jr service tech but never had to do it on a old liner and am scared it will shift! I could easily do it...

First of all, I’m fairly new here and just finished my first successful SLAM! Thanks for all the all useful resources here. Now for maintenance, I would appreciate some advice for replacing my SWG and PH regulator. Both are already switched off and were no longer working when we bought the...

We inherited an older pool and hot tub. Both beautiful! When we first moved in the jets in the hot tub had tiny bubbles in them all the time, even when the little air vents were cranked all the way down. I was also losing water in the pool so I had some leak repair work done, the weir edges in...

I purchased an On the Go "Double Standard" water softener to top up my pool with softened water as needed. This softener has been discussed in several forum posts (e.g., RV water softener for auto-fill line) I would now like to plumb this softener into the autofill line at my equipment pad, so...

Hi. I've moved into a new home and are getting a pretty good understanding of how things work. I have a pool company that does weekly cleaning and also can help repair any issues. I'm pretty handy but I wanted to run a plumbing size issue with you guys. From my pic, a 2.5" PVC pipe was used...

My PB has installed a new filter pump and when I looked at Pentair manual it seemed to be done wrong!! Spa drain is under diverter valve. I am worried about that big loop right before pump suction inlet. Can you experts chime in and suggest few alternatives so pump is not working hard and fail...

Hey guys, Amazing forum you got here. Spent few hours looking what people talked about. I want to build a pool 900x320cm, I know probably you are used with inch metrics, but maybe you can help. pool will be made from concrete. So, I have few questions. 1. What type of skimmers should I use...

Here we go. Hello please help me, I am looking for any recommendations on my Re-pipe and filter upgrade. I've never done this but I'm really mechanically inclined, I work on all my own stuff, have lots of tools and eager to learn. Been doing hours of research. Background Info: Skip if you want...

I hired a leak detection company that detected a leak in the return lines without specifying where the leak might be. Their solution is to run new returns coming close to 10k after tax. I don't have this kind of money, and I also think it's unreasonable. I have a rather obvious area where the...

Going through a full renovation including making the main drain operational again. Since the old pipe was compromised, the contractor decided to cut a channel through pool shell to install a new drain. See photos. I’m worried that the pipes are too shallow and don’t allow for enough concrete...

Hello, The union nut that connects the waste pipe to my VariflowXL multiport cracked yesterday. The nut says 'Praher 1.5" UNION NUT U-150-4' on it. I'm not entirely sure how to fix this. Here are the options I've thought of, not sure which of these is the correct way: Purchase a compatible...

Hello all. I had a company open my pool this spring, same company I always use. All went well, but I’m having 2 issues, which I’ve never had before. 1st- my waterfall valve, says off when it is actually on, and says on when it is actually off. Not sure if a valve got turned or what. 2nd- when I...

I'm new to the forum, but have already learned so much. Been a pool owner for a few years now, but it wasn't until last year that we got fed up with the pool guy not doing a good enough job so this is our first fullbsummer taking things into our own hands. We just completed our first SLAM and...

Hi, this website has been invaluable, and we have been managing our pool successfully for almost a year. The water is crystal clear, and we want to upgrade to a SWG to save time and money. We bought this home last year, and the pool is original to the 1987 construction. My PVC plumbing has been...

Hello all! I’m hoping for some advice. I recently bought a house with a pool in Florida (house and pool built in 95’). I noticed the pool skimmer was not working after buying the house and checking the equipment out. I called a pool company out and they tried to flush the lines with air and...

We have a fiberglass insert that has a leak in the return line at one of the jets. This pool is old, I would guess at least 15 years based on when the house was built. My question is, has anyone ever seen a setup like this before? I looked online and don’t see anything like this, presumably...

It's now using just the skimmer

SOLVED: Venturi tees are restrictive https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/solved-venturi-tees-are-restrictive-heater-bypass-next.269119/post-2358505 TLDR: At 1250 and 3450 RPM, I get 30 and 60 GPM in Spa mode (6 returns), but 45 and 105 GPM in Pool mode (3 returns), measured via a FlowVis...

I’ve been reading and following TFP articles and members for over 2 years now. This has helped tremendously in understanding terminology, engineering, and best practices in pool construction. However, I am now smack dab in the middle of construction and in a bit of a hard spot… The original...

Hey TFP, glad to find such a knowledgeable community. Been researching for the past week and had a few quotes built to replace my filter, plumbing and pump. Not to keen on the prices I am a big diyer so planning on doing this myself. You can see what equipment I have in my signature and a...

I'm replumbing my equipment pad myself in two stages. First I'll replace the pump and filter, and I will make significant changes to the routing of all the plumbing at the pad; second I will add an IntelliCenter automation controller. What valves should I install if automation is imminently in...

I have some re-plumbing to do. With the rise in Home brewing, 304 Stainless Steel Tri-clover fittings have gotten to be reasonably priced. I have had issues with unions over time, and wondering if the Tri-clover fitting may make a suitable replacement. With (2) 2" Female npt to Tri-Clamp...

I have 1.5 inch plumbing and I’m going to be replumbing some of my equipment in the spring when I get a new SWG and VSP. Since I’m going through the trouble I was thinking I may want to revamp all the plumbing. I’ll attach a picture but on the suction side I have 3 ball valves and I know at...