I'm upgrading my 16" side mount Lacron filter to a 24" side mount. The new (to me) filter does not have a multiport valve with it so I am planning to re-use my existing one. The 24" filter has the inlet and outlet 3" further apart than the 16"
That means I need to extend the filter outlet drop pipe from the multiport by 3". I'm not sure what the best way to do this is. I've attached photos of my existing filter and multiport valve.
The outlet pipe seems to be screwed into the valve with PTFE tape providing the seal. I would have expected to see a half union here. Is this normal?
Normally, I'd chop the down pipe, add two couplers joined with a 3" piece of pipe. Or I could replace the moulded elbow with a standard elbow and a coupler to add some length.
Is there a better way to do it, perhaps with screw fittings instead?
That means I need to extend the filter outlet drop pipe from the multiport by 3". I'm not sure what the best way to do this is. I've attached photos of my existing filter and multiport valve.
The outlet pipe seems to be screwed into the valve with PTFE tape providing the seal. I would have expected to see a half union here. Is this normal?
Normally, I'd chop the down pipe, add two couplers joined with a 3" piece of pipe. Or I could replace the moulded elbow with a standard elbow and a coupler to add some length.
Is there a better way to do it, perhaps with screw fittings instead?
