New pool owner here. Currently undergoing a complete renovation of our inground pool. New tile, stone coping, and stonescapes mini pebble aggregate. I figured while the job was getting done I would replace the very old single speed pump with a variable speed pump. The problem I am having is the inlet port of the HiFlow valve (Pentair 261142) is lower than the outlet of the pump… It was previously hooked up to a slide valve that had an inlet for the pump much higher. In hindsight, I probably should have bought the multiport valve kit (Pentair 261152) that doesn’t have a very low inlet design.
My question is… would it be ok to just put the filter up on some pavers to give me the roughly 2” clearance I need? I’m trying to do a straight connection with 2x 45 degree angles for better flow… If not, is it ok to come out of the pump and drop the plumbing down and then back up to the valve (like a sideways ‘Z’)?
I’m learning so much but that is because I know so little… bought a home with a pool and have never used it or the equipment!
Picture shows a work in progress as I try to get this all setup before the pool renovation is complete. Blue line is pointing to the inlet of the valve which looks higher in the picture than it actually is.
My question is… would it be ok to just put the filter up on some pavers to give me the roughly 2” clearance I need? I’m trying to do a straight connection with 2x 45 degree angles for better flow… If not, is it ok to come out of the pump and drop the plumbing down and then back up to the valve (like a sideways ‘Z’)?
I’m learning so much but that is because I know so little… bought a home with a pool and have never used it or the equipment!
Picture shows a work in progress as I try to get this all setup before the pool renovation is complete. Blue line is pointing to the inlet of the valve which looks higher in the picture than it actually is.
