Long time lerker, never posted. Thanks in advance for all the help!
First Question: Last summer Installed solar heating on my pool and Im revising some of the plumbing this spring to be more efficient. Also replacing old single speed pump with a VS. On the return from the solar I would like to have a visual flow indicator as I dial in the pump speed. Id like the minimum amount of water (GPM) and pressure through the panels. Last year I had many leaks and blowouts and I believe due to pressure issues. Below is a link to a flow meter but it seems very expensive for my needs. Anyone rig anything up similar?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAP811W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3LJLMXXW7B35D
Second Question: Currently I have a 3-way valve after the filter and pump which can devert water to the solar on the roof or back to the pool (bypassing the solar). Would it be more effective to run the bypass before the filter and after the pump? Seems like the filter provides some resistance that I could eliminate. I have a pentair clean and clear Plus 420 (4 cartridge filter).
First Question: Last summer Installed solar heating on my pool and Im revising some of the plumbing this spring to be more efficient. Also replacing old single speed pump with a VS. On the return from the solar I would like to have a visual flow indicator as I dial in the pump speed. Id like the minimum amount of water (GPM) and pressure through the panels. Last year I had many leaks and blowouts and I believe due to pressure issues. Below is a link to a flow meter but it seems very expensive for my needs. Anyone rig anything up similar?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAP811W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3LJLMXXW7B35D
Second Question: Currently I have a 3-way valve after the filter and pump which can devert water to the solar on the roof or back to the pool (bypassing the solar). Would it be more effective to run the bypass before the filter and after the pump? Seems like the filter provides some resistance that I could eliminate. I have a pentair clean and clear Plus 420 (4 cartridge filter).