I will be installing my new Pentair Intelliflo 011018 soon. I have included a picture of my plumbing as it looks before I make any cuts. I am looking for advice on the plumbing. On the suction side of the pump, the pipe size is 2 1/2", and will require a 2 1/2" to 2" reducer to work as the pump suction inlet is 2". I was thinking about getting rid of the two 45 degree fittings and putting in a 90 degree elbow, then reducing it to connect to a Intelliflo hi-temp union. Should I install two new 45 degree fittings at the right height or a 90 degree elbow? I know a lot of folks are adverse to using elbows on here as they reduce the flow. The instructions said something about having 5 time the length of pipe between the pump and elbow, so in my case that is 12.5 inches.
On the discharge side of the pump the plumbing is 2". I was going to either try to reuse the pipe that is there or redo it. I was thinking about adding a tee with a ball value to connect a garden hose too. What do you think of that?
What pvc primer and glue do you recommend? I was also going to repaint all the pvc with Krylon Fusion spray paint, what do you think?
On the discharge side of the pump the plumbing is 2". I was going to either try to reuse the pipe that is there or redo it. I was thinking about adding a tee with a ball value to connect a garden hose too. What do you think of that?
What pvc primer and glue do you recommend? I was also going to repaint all the pvc with Krylon Fusion spray paint, what do you think?