Best way to plumb all new equipment.

[BodeyBode]

So I bought this combo containing a new pump, pre-filter, filter, and SWG.

I’m a bit stuck on what’s the best way to plumb these considering all the parts are sized for 2” pipes and I have 1.5”

The manuals say not to have a larger diameter pipe on the return side than is on the suction side, otherwise this would be MUCH easier.

I don’t want to permanently glue a reducer to the supplied slip fittings as one day (when I redo the pool deck in 5-10 years) I’d like to size up and move the pool plumbing as well.

I can’t think of a way to do this without it looking absolutely ridiculous having unions before and after each piece of equipment.



Picture shown Is my supply line that probably also needs to be redone, yet looks terrible and it gonna be a pain to re-do cause it’s all couplings.


is this doable or should I just try to hire a professional?

Thanks and sorry for the wall of text.

 

[Texas Splash]

If you're somewhat handy and not in a rush, this is certainly a weekend DIY project. With all that new equipment, you have a blank canvas to set-up the equipment pad however you wish. With the exceptions of a couple basic principles (i.e. SWG last), you can set it all up as you wish. Of course you have to work with the pipes out of the ground, but if you have enough room, you can run the pipes however you wish to satisfy both efficiency and aesthetics. With enough room, you should be able to install the unions/adapters required to support each size pipe, and still be able to cut them out a few years later if needed for your new decking project.

 

[BodeyBode]

If you're somewhat handy and not in a rush, this is certainly a weekend DIY project. With all that new equipment, you have a blank canvas to set-up the equipment pad however you wish. With the exceptions of a couple basic principles (i.e. SWG last), you can set it all up as you wish. Of course you have to work with the pipes out of the ground, but if you have enough room, you can run the pipes however you wish to satisfy both efficiency and aesthetics. With enough room, you should be able to install the unions/adapters required to support each size pipe, and still be able to cut them out a few years later if needed for your new decking project.

Yeah, I guess my issue is that if I could get away with using 2” pipe it would all be very easy. I’m fairly handy and redid some of the plumbing last year because I removed a non functioning heater so I had to tie things back in.

So I’m trying to figure out the best way to do this with using the least amount of fittings and unions as possible so it looks more professional.

Do you think I’d be able to get away with using 2” plumbing? It really should only be for a few feet before it transitions back to 1.5”

Also I’m used to my DE port on my filter that let me vacuum to waste or recirculate skipping the filter. I liked those features and want to incorporate those somehow

 

[Texas Splash]

Do you think I’d be able to get away with using 2” plumbing?

I don't see why not. Worse case scenario, if you're not happy with the performance, cut & replace.

Also I’m used to my DE port on my filter that let me vacuum to waste or recirculate skipping the filter. I liked those features and want to incorporate those somehow

Yes, very convenient.

 

[BodeyBode]

I don't see why not. Worse case scenario, if you're not happy with the performance, cut & replace.


Yes, very convenient.

Ok, I think I’m gonna give it a go with 2 inch plumbing then, here’s what I drew up for plans and I think this should give me the ability to skip the filter and SWG, as well as providing me with a way to vacuum to waste. Thoughts?

 

[Texas Splash]

Thoughts?

Makes sense.

 

[BodeyBode]

Makes sense.

Awesome, thanks!