Hi y’all. Hoping I can get some sage like wisdom for someone who knows this stuff better than me. I recently moved into a new home that happens to have an in-ground pool. Looking forward to opening it but unfortunately do not have any info from prior owner regarding how it all works as far as the plumbing is concerned. I had an above ground pool at prior location which is when I originally joined this community so once I get the new pool opened up I have the know how to keep it crystal clear, it’s just getting to that point that’s the challenge.
Attached is a pic of the pump/filter/plumbing along with a couple close up pics of something I have no idea what it is. One I assume is an electrical junction box but no clue why it’s there, and the other plumbing type thing is just a total headscratcher to me. Hopefully someone here will know what the deal is with it. The jandy valve is also a new thing for me. I’ve tried turning it but it won’t move. I’m afraid to force for fear of breaking it. It appears to be turned to the open position. I did find the switch to turn the pump on and it works so that’s the one thing I know about, but other than that I’m lost. I’m tempted to have a local pool company come open for me but really I’d rather handle it myself if I can get some answers here. Any thoughts?
Attached is a pic of the pump/filter/plumbing along with a couple close up pics of something I have no idea what it is. One I assume is an electrical junction box but no clue why it’s there, and the other plumbing type thing is just a total headscratcher to me. Hopefully someone here will know what the deal is with it. The jandy valve is also a new thing for me. I’ve tried turning it but it won’t move. I’m afraid to force for fear of breaking it. It appears to be turned to the open position. I did find the switch to turn the pump on and it works so that’s the one thing I know about, but other than that I’m lost. I’m tempted to have a local pool company come open for me but really I’d rather handle it myself if I can get some answers here. Any thoughts?