New Filter/Hard Plumb

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Not one to leave well enough alone I couldn't help myself with the pool my wife wanted. She didn't realize it would be a new hobby for me (like I need another one).

So I kept an eye on the price for a few filter/pump combos during the cold season and grabbed a Pentair setup I thought would work for me. Then it was on to gathering the PVC, skimmer and jets I needed.

I kept the old filter running today while I plumbed up the new one. I'll be cutting into the liner tomorrow. My son is going to help me even though he is really nervous about taking a knife to it.

I am swapping the return and suction sides since the new pump is set up opposite my old one.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Wow.... can't wait to hear how much of a difference this makes. Keep us posted (with pics!) as you progress please!

Maddie

 

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Got it all hooked up yesterday. This thing moves way more water. The skimmer is a force to be reckoned with.

 

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I used 2" valves with 1 1/2" pipe to keep restrictions to a minimum. I used flexible PVC for the horizontal lines coming out of the pool. Got a small floor drain for the regular suction cover. I forgot to take a picture of it but here it is.

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[YippeeSkippy]

Looks good!

The horizontal pipe on the far right, laying on top of the wall... a return I take it... is it a fountain?

Maddie

 

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It is.

 

[michellew5]

Do you have any more pictures of the skimmer from the outside? I noticed it's not flush to exterior pool wall, but interior is. My walls slant in a lot and puts skimmer at angle so I won't install it, even though I NEED it really bad. That hanging skimmer basket sucks. ThanQ

 

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Do you have any more pictures of the skimmer from the outside? I noticed it's not flush to exterior pool wall, but interior is. My walls slant in a lot and puts skimmer at angle so I won't install it, even though I NEED it really bad. That hanging skimmer basket sucks. ThanQ

I can post a picture tomorrow.

Is your pool filled up? the walls tilt a lot when it's not full.

 

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I cropped this one for you. It is at an angle but not much.