Hello, I am new in the forum, please excuse me in advance for any stupid question.
I am adding a spa to my pool, and I am doing it myself. Basically because there is nobody around that knows about it. This is my vacation home in Mexico.
Here is the setup
Spa, 6'x6' and 3 feet deep
1.5 hp pump, two speed (Balboa Vico)
Balboa controller (1 pump 2sp, 1pump 1sp, blower, circulating, led, ozone capable)
1.5 hp blower
I am ready to begin to pour concrete, and I have plumbing/jets questions.
1) Which jets and Jets bodies?. I had recomendations for Waterway #7. This has the jet in the Tee, and at the end a Eye ball needs to be installed. Not sure the proper size of air and water inlets. I also read about the Poly Gunite ones, in those the body is in the concrete and the jet screws at the end. Those are 2" water and 1.5" air. WHICH ONE IS THE BEST?
2) the Second question, size of plumbing. I was thinking 2" for water and 1.5" for air (same as Poly Gunite bodies), but i recently read in this forum that 2" is too small.
3) How to plumb the whole thing?? All thru the heater? Circulating pump or not? etc
Please help me with the setup, I have been for many hours on the web, and can´t find the answer. I can install a second pump if needed, and do any kind of plumbing suggested. Just can´t make my mind.
Thanks
Alex
I am adding a spa to my pool, and I am doing it myself. Basically because there is nobody around that knows about it. This is my vacation home in Mexico.
Here is the setup
Spa, 6'x6' and 3 feet deep
1.5 hp pump, two speed (Balboa Vico)
Balboa controller (1 pump 2sp, 1pump 1sp, blower, circulating, led, ozone capable)
1.5 hp blower
I am ready to begin to pour concrete, and I have plumbing/jets questions.
1) Which jets and Jets bodies?. I had recomendations for Waterway #7. This has the jet in the Tee, and at the end a Eye ball needs to be installed. Not sure the proper size of air and water inlets. I also read about the Poly Gunite ones, in those the body is in the concrete and the jet screws at the end. Those are 2" water and 1.5" air. WHICH ONE IS THE BEST?
2) the Second question, size of plumbing. I was thinking 2" for water and 1.5" for air (same as Poly Gunite bodies), but i recently read in this forum that 2" is too small.
3) How to plumb the whole thing?? All thru the heater? Circulating pump or not? etc
Please help me with the setup, I have been for many hours on the web, and can´t find the answer. I can install a second pump if needed, and do any kind of plumbing suggested. Just can´t make my mind.
Thanks
Alex