Ok, I posted yesterday about whether or not to use flex pipe on pump to filter plumbing. I still don't know what I need to be honest. Like, not even the basics. and it is hard to get help when I say "i need this thing that goes in here." but anyway, I have another question. I got all the sand out of the filter. I decided I would clean off the filter pad since I have everything taken apart. And I started wondering if I should make an effort to raise the filter and pump a bit. This pool and patio are at least 25 years old. over the years, leaves and dirt have built up and around the plumbing. Sometimes water moccasins and copper head snakes hang out in this area because they can make a quick get away under the patio. I am going to post some pictures and I would like all the opinions on what I should do. To be honest, after everything I have had to deal with this year, I am ready to fill it in or drain it and turn it into a greenhouse. I don't mind putting in the work but I don't want to have to go through some new disaster every year. Also, I tried to hire a pool company to come and fix this for me but they are so backed up that it will be fall before they can get to me. And I hate to pay someone for something that I should be able to figure out for myself.
picture one is looking at the existing pipes from the south side.
picture two is from the north side
picture 3 is from the east, the deep end of the pool is slightly to my left
picture 4 is straight down. the black hose thing is the waste pipe. We had a salt water generator on it at one point so that is the big union. the funky pipe with the cap on it is the old bottom drain pipe I think. it does suck air so I finally capped it.
picture 5 is the "pad" where the pump and filter sit. You can see this is below the level of the patio and there is a lot of dirt creeping onto it.
picture 6 is another south side view with the waste pipe moved up out of the way.
picture 7 is a straight on view of the existing plumbing from the west.
Should I have a better concrete pad poured for the filter and pump? Should I just stack some more paving stones so they are raised above ground level a little. what would I have to do to connect the pump then? can anyone tell me the name of the pvc piece that goes into the multiport? Do I really need high heat unions? Can I get what I need at Lowe's or Home Depot or do I need to order from a pool store? Pretend I don't know which way to hold a screwdriver and please tell me what to do or tell me some videos I should watch or something.
picture one is looking at the existing pipes from the south side.
picture two is from the north side
picture 3 is from the east, the deep end of the pool is slightly to my left
picture 4 is straight down. the black hose thing is the waste pipe. We had a salt water generator on it at one point so that is the big union. the funky pipe with the cap on it is the old bottom drain pipe I think. it does suck air so I finally capped it.
picture 5 is the "pad" where the pump and filter sit. You can see this is below the level of the patio and there is a lot of dirt creeping onto it.
picture 6 is another south side view with the waste pipe moved up out of the way.
picture 7 is a straight on view of the existing plumbing from the west.
Should I have a better concrete pad poured for the filter and pump? Should I just stack some more paving stones so they are raised above ground level a little. what would I have to do to connect the pump then? can anyone tell me the name of the pvc piece that goes into the multiport? Do I really need high heat unions? Can I get what I need at Lowe's or Home Depot or do I need to order from a pool store? Pretend I don't know which way to hold a screwdriver and please tell me what to do or tell me some videos I should watch or something.
