Pipe Sizing and Return Question

[briansturgeon]

My PB usually runs all 1.5" lines. I requested 2" on mine and he said he will do it but that I will not gain anything because the eyeball returns in the pool will still be only 3/4" and thus will negate using any 2".

I am having him put in Whisperflo WFDS 2 speed pump and Quad DE 60 filter. Therefore everything is going to be 2" except the returns I guess.

Is he right?

 

[duraleigh]

Is he right?

No. Especially on the suction side, 2" lines are very desirable. Obviously, larger pipe reduces resistance (head) and the less resistance you have, the more effective the system.

It's not a huge deal but your system will simply be a little better if you opt for 2" plumbing.

 

[JasonLion]

What duraleigh said.

 

[mas985]

Tell him you want 1" eyeballs AND 2" pipe. Also, make sure he runs separate suction lines for each skimmer and/or main drain pair.

 

[racket]

I am having him put in Whisperflo WFDS 2 speed pump and Quad DE 60 filter. Ta

Is he right?

What size WDFS?

And no he's not right. The only time builder should be running 1 1/2" on a pool these days are for water features.

 

[JasonLion]

The only time builder should be running 1 1/2" on a pool these days are for water features.

Or if you have four+ returns all run separately to the equipment pad and the pool isn't huge.

 

[briansturgeon]

WFDS-4 1HP

You guys are confirming that I"m not crazy and I understand what I read on here. Thanks.

 

[duraleigh]

You guys are confirming that I"m not crazy and I understand what I read on here

Sadly, I fear the truth may be we are all equally crazy which is why we make so much sense to one another!!

 

[teapot]

You guys are confirming that I"m not crazy and I understand what I read on here

Sadly, I fear the truth may be we are all equally crazy which is why we make so much sense to one another!!

:idea: that explains it!
I would use 2 1/2" on the skimmer