I got my VSF and Solar Touch, all is fine... except the installer got creative. Hmmmm...

[Chuckiechan]

See attached photo. The installer ran an inverted "U" from "pump out" to equipment. He said something about it being a good technique.
I have access to all my doors, and he is coming out Wed to fix a small leak, so if this is a dumb idea, I'll make him change it.
Feedback, anyone?
Thanks in advance.

 

[jblizzle]

Can you easily get into the panels behind? Not sure it would be code if you can't.

Not sure why that would be a good design necessarily, but does not really hurt anything. If the pump was turned so the pump panel was not blocked, then you would have to add 90s on the suction side instead.

 

[JamesW]

In my opinion, it's a dumb idea. I would recommend a check valve between the pump and the filter, especially a DE filter.

 

[Chuckiechan]

Access is fine, and I have a cartridge filter. He said something about it being a benefit to the pumps operation. I wasn’t listening all that close, being all googley eyed about my new pump. LOL.

 

[Jimrahbe]

I give him credit for using pump unions... I don't see any problem with it the way it is..

Jim R.

 

[JamesW]

I would be interested to know what theory the installer was using to decide that the loop was going to provide any benefit.

 

[tstex]

If you have a city/county inspector, I would have them look at this installation. I would not have anything blocking a panel, especially water lines next to electric panels. Access is paramount and if it's dark, that's a problem. Since you have a Pentair pump, it probably doesn;t trip your breaker as much as my Hayward ecostar does so I need plenty of space to get to my electric panel.

Next, why are some of your pipes painted black and the "U" not? ASk him why he thinks the U is good what is it helping. What happens when you take of the pump lid?

Finally, if that orange clear piece is a check valve, tell him you want it immediately replaced w a Jandy ck valve and not one that's going to fail in 2 or less years....

 

[LFrankow]

The loop may be to allow for expansion/contraction and also vibration isolation to ajoining equipment.
Also a long "swing" joint to make it fit when 45 degree bend won't let it happen.

 

[JamesW]

I suspect that the loop will cause more vibration than not having it.

 

[LFrankow]

ok so the installer doesn't know how to fit with 45's