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Those will be an algae breeding ground. Best to configure a waterfall that does not 'store' any water when off.

Hi MK
Wow, I never thought of that. Being in southern North Carolina I was planning on leaving the pool open all year. I figured the continuous flow of water would bring enough Clorine no keep the ponds clear.

 

[mknauss]

So you will always have the pump running to that waterfall? That might keep the algae at bay, but your pH will be very hard to control.

 

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So you will always have the pump running to that waterfall? That might keep the algae at bay, but your pH will be very hard to control.

I was thinking to set the pump 8am to 11pm. Im a homebody. I like my peace and quiet alone...... Maybe Im more like a hermit!!!! LOL

 

[mknauss]

Then you will have algae issues with your current design.

 

[HermanTX]

Hi Herman,
Thanks for the reply....
The waterfall is basically a pipe spilling into the first of a set of 3 "ponds" cascading over to each other before spilling into the pool. I say ponds but they will be simple shallow depressions lined with pond liner and fitted to the spillways. So I think I like this idea because pad space is limited. There is no spa. Ill try to upload pictures and a video showing the pipes work. I laid out the equipment area , its not set in stone because I haven't figured it all out yet.

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Nice looking design. IMHO, I would put a tee and valve after the pump exit to the waterfall since you do not have to go through the filter. This way, you can turn it on or off and have full unrestricted flow. Use a Jandy valve that allows you to automate that valve if needed with an actuator, or as a minimum allows you to manual control the amount of flow to the waterfall. Also, the Jandy valve can be repaired easily in the future.

On your suction lines, I would also put Jandy 2 way valve on each of the skimmer and main drain suctions. This allows you to adjust the suction flow for each because 1 skimmer will likely be closer to the pump then the other and you can better balance the suction if needed. Also, the Jandy valves are repairable vs. the traditional PVC on/off valves (which need to be cut out to replace)

Definitely would consider the heater bypass mentioned earlier. You will need a valve and a check valve for this hookup.

 

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Then you will have algae issues with your current design.

Thanks MK, Ill work on it.

 

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Nice looking design. IMHO, I would put a tee and valve after the pump exit to the waterfall since you do not have to go through the filter. This way, you can turn it on or off and have full unrestricted flow. Use a Jandy valve that allows you to automate that valve if needed with an actuator, or as a minimum allows you to manual control the amount of flow to the waterfall. Also, the Jandy valve can be repaired easily in the future.

On your suction lines, I would also put Jandy 2 way valve on each of the skimmer and main drain suctions. This allows you to adjust the suction flow for each because 1 skimmer will likely be closer to the pump then the other and you can better balance the suction if needed. Also, the Jandy valves are repairable vs. the traditional PVC on/off valves (which need to be cut out to replace)

Definitely would consider the heater bypass mentioned earlier. You will need a valve and a check valve for this hookup.

Thanks Herman, Ill work on the plumbing design and repost