Buying a cyclone and closing for 1st time on my own. Advice welcomed

[Nectarologist]

Hello. I'm finally going to buy a cyclone and close on my own. I listed the steps below. Does this sound correct to you? I read the resources on here and they're great, it's why I have the confidence to do it myself. I just want to confirm my specific set up & plan.

1. drain cartridge filter & replace cap at base of filter
2. connect Cyclone to 1.5” fitting (currently has blue hose it, on right in pic)
3. turn valves to stop air from going to skimmers
4. turn on cyclone (air runs through filter, heater, to returns/main drain)
5. plug returns then close valves to returns so air goes to main drain only
6. air lock main drain by closing valve after bubbling for a minute or so
7. remove heater plug
8. turn valve to stop air from going to filter/heater
9. air now going to suction side/skimmers
10. plug the skimmers (turn off cyclone)
11. remove the pump drain plugs
12. disconnect Cyclone
13. turn off circuit breaker

Equipment pad

 

[ajw22]

I would open your pump lid and blow down the suction lines to blow them out.

Then disconnect the SWG and blow into the pipe for your returns.

Then pull the drain plugs on your pump and filter.

Winterize the heater following the heater installation manual.

 

[trivetman]

Step #1: drain pool down

Stuff skimmers with something to prevent ice cracking them over the winter

 

[markayash]

Step #1: drain pool down

Stuff skimmers with something to prevent ice cracking them over the winter

I use the skimmer gizmo in mine

Gizzmo 4102 Super Gizzmo in Big Deep Skimmers for Pool https://a.co/d/htxW34h

 

[wireform]

After airlocking the main drain remove the handle immediately until next season so there isn't any mistaken or curious movement to that valve.

 

[markayash]

Hello. I'm finally going to buy a cyclone and close on my own. I listed the steps below. Does this sound correct to you? I read the resources on here and they're great, it's why I have the confidence to do it myself. I just want to confirm my specific set up & plan.

1. drain cartridge filter & replace cap at base of filter
2. connect Cyclone to 1.5” fitting (currently has blue hose it, on right in pic)
3. turn valves to stop air from going to skimmers
4. turn on cyclone (air runs through filter, heater, to returns/main drain)
5. plug returns then close valves to returns so air goes to main drain only
6. air lock main drain by closing valve after bubbling for a minute or so
7. remove heater plug
8. turn valve to stop air from going to filter/heater
9. air now going to suction side/skimmers
10. plug the skimmers (turn off cyclone)
11. remove the pump drain plugs
12. disconnect Cyclone
13. turn off circuit breaker

Equipment pad

I will be curious how you like the cyclone. I tried one when they first came out and had issues with it leaking every time my pump would come on due to air and vibration.
Was a lot of bulky weight with not a lot of support but hopefully they have redesigned them better by now.

 

[wireform]

I have 2 of them and there's nothing that matches it in any way or form.

 

[trivetman]

I will be curious how you like the cyclone. I tried one when they first came out and had issues with it leaking every time my pump would come on due to air and vibration.
Was a lot of bulky weight with not a lot of support but hopefully they have redesigned them better by now.

Are you talking about the prefilter? Different cyclone

 

[markayash]

Are you talking about the prefilter? Different cyclone

Yes, what is this cyclone?
Thanks in advance.

 

[ajw22]

Yes, what is this cyclone?
Thanks in advance.

https://intheswim.com/p/cyclone-3-hp-liner-vacuum-and-pool-line-blower/903015.html