How to cut return line without draining pool

Jul 24, 2018
14
Tallassee
Pool Size
30000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
What is the simplest way to block return lines to avoid draining pool while installing chlorine injector check valve? Can I just turn pump off and turn the eyes on the return lines sideways to stop flow or do I need to remove eyes and cap return lines with some type of fitting? I need to cut the 1 1/2" return line near the pump to install a tee for the check valve.
 
Re: How to cut return line without draining pool

Is the return line at the pad lower than the water level?

If you're eyes are like mine, or similar, the eye balls unscrew and can be replaced with threaded plugs. Mine are 1.5".

Like these:

plugs.png

If where you want to cut the PVC is above the water line, you don't need to do anything about plugging the returns.
 
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