Just had a tree split on our property and land directly on the equipment that supports our 20x40 inground pool. Very annoying at first, but we have a foot and a half of snow on the ground, so now that I have removed the tree I am taking advantage of the time to plan out future equipment before water temps are even close to reasonable.
Welcome all perspectives on how to proceed.
Pool history:
Goals:
Already bought:
Questions:
Appreciate the advice. Been reading this forum since I got the pool, first time I am reaching out to the community.
Welcome all perspectives on how to proceed.
Pool history:
- 20x40 liner pool installed in 2006. Bought house in 2015 so minimal knowledge of history.
- Former equipment was a Heldor 36 sf DE filter, Hayward 1.5 HP super pump.
- Two lines in at corners in right side, two skimmers at surface on left side. No main drain.
- Lines from and to pool are 1.5", so two 1.5" to the jets, and two 1.5" to the returns.
- Ran successfully using bleach for the two seasons I have lived here.
Goals:
- Reliability - I don't want to touch this for 10 years.
- Eliminate daily maintenance.
- Save energy.
- Cost - I should say value... I don't mind spending money if it is worth it, but brands don't matter to me, I want the best for the buck.
Already bought:
- Hayward DE6020 DE filter. Twice the size of what I had, hopefully will reduce maintenance.
- Hayward SP0715XR50 multi port valve. Six position, 2" fittings.
Questions:
- What is the best way to merge my two 1.5" feeds and returns to create a 2" to the filter and pump circuit? I have two 1.5" pipes coming out of the ground from each end. I know I will get better flow if I can efficiently merge the two parallel 1.5 circuits to 2" and run everything serial and above ground at 2", but is there a 1.5x1.5x2" diverter valve, or do I buy the 2" diverter valve and use bushings to reduce to the 1.5" sides I can't control (not digging)?
- I have a Hayward Super Pump 1.5 HP with 1.5" inlet and outlets. I am fine with replacing it with a two speed or variable speed, but it needs to be dead reliable... what is a good 2" pump for a pool of my size that I won't need to touch for 10 years? Or should I just accept the 1.5" restriction of the pump I have that works fine and won't die any time soon?
- While I am at it I am planning to leave enough pipe for a SWCG to be spliced in later. Should I just do it now? What SWCG would you get for a pool of this size with light family load? I don't mind spending money on it if it means I am not adding bleach every other day all summer and it doesn't create it's own maintenance issues.
Appreciate the advice. Been reading this forum since I got the pool, first time I am reaching out to the community.