Diverter Replacement Project

[Modawg2k]

The original pipes are painted, matching my pentair sand filter and pump. Just out of curiosity, is this any special kind of paint? Perhaps made for pvc.. or UV protection? I wouldn't mind making everything match again once I get all the piece put together.

 

[kadavis]

Pentair Spray Paint Almond | VP00020000

 

[Modawg2k]

Pentair Spray Paint Almond | VP00020000

Ha awesome, thanks!

 

[Modawg2k]

I tried the reciprocating saw on cutting the existing pipe today.... yeah too much vibration for me to do. I easily cut it with a hacksaw so I'll be just using that going forward. I just need to figure out how to get a straighter cut

 

[Modawg2k]

I hit a snag. Tried to do a union to help put two pieces together and I'm short on off the side a bit. Any easy fixes before I try cutting lower on this pipe and add another coupling. Even then, I'm bit unsure of how I'll actually get them cut just right :-/

 

[todd.brock]

PVC usually has a little give, but not sure you can make that up. I haven’t seen grey PVC fittings before. Is that PVC the same schedule as the other material? My guess is you will have to redo that leg with a coupling as you mentioned. Be sure to dry fit before priming and gluing.

This is my favorite saw for doing PVC work. Straight cuts are tricky. Using painters tape is a cheap guide. If cutting by hand, stop and check progress once or 2x.

If Im not cutting out existing pipes, I use my mitre saw to cut PVC. It’s straight and clean. Just needs some burrs knocked off. Heck , even an old school mitre box would work. I use them sometimes doing trim in a house. They work great for a couple of small cuts vs dragging out a massive 12” compound dual sliding, yada....

Miter box

18x36 vinyl liner , Hayward Sand Filter, Maxflo VS pump, Hayward VS Omni automation, Rheem 115k Heat pump, Colorlogic LED. Dolphin 400 robot. Build date: Spring 2018.

 

[Modawg2k]

Thanks, the grey coupling is schedule 80 per the Lowe's description. I couldn't find a regular 2.5" coupling anywhere so I chose that. I ended up plumbing the rest, connect the Intellichlor flow to the valve. Since the cleaning system side was complete, I just shut off the valve to the water feature (the bad connection). So now my pool is running again after taking over 2 weeks off. I think I'm just going to pay the neighborhood guy to quickly fix that water feature pipe.