First Bot on the way

[SacDave]

I ordered a Dolphin Active 30i from Marina Pool Spa & Patio it should be here Saturday. I have a question on plumbing:
I want to keep the booster pump in the plumbing if I have a problem with the bot I’ll still have the old cleaner to use. I do notice even when the booster is not on you still get flow to the cleaner while the booster pump is off. Is this a problem or should I consider it just another jet? I could plumb a valve on the suction side? Not sure if looping the intake and output lines together would be a good idea? kind of what it is now.

 

[HermanTX]

It is natural for flow to go through the pressure operated cleaner when the booster pump is off. There is no reason to try to cap it. It is such a small flow it really won't affect anything. Some members have used that port to install a sprayer to cool the pool water by using the booster pump. I say just remove your pressure cleaner and see how the new robot does. Good Luck

 

[Lilypad]

You both have described my "setup" to a T. Just went from 12 yrs. of pressure side cleaner to a robot (Warrior SE). I don't have a booster pump, but there is a separate valve control for that return. I use it as @HermanTX
mentions, with a pool fountain/sprayer to cool the pool in the summer. In the fall and spring I use the return to connect a PoolSkim for times of heavier tree debris. Plan to use my old Jandy RayVac cleaner for long vacations and will drop the robot in as soon as I return. Gives you some versatility so adding the valve might be worthwhile.

 

[markayash]

I cut mine off and used that return to add water to the pool. Instead of running a hose across the deck I just leave a hose inside the pvc
My Polaris used pump pressure so had a normal 1-1/2 pvc. Thought about adding a sprinkler valve and automating it

 

[SacDave]

It is natural for flow to go through the pressure operated cleaner when the booster pump is off. There is no reason to try to cap it. It is such a small flow it really won't affect anything. Some members have used that port to install a sprayer to cool the pool water by using the booster pump. I say just remove your pressure cleaner and see how the new robot does. Good Luck

Thanks That what i'm thinking just leave it.