I'm going to be replacing my existing Hayward single speed 1.5hp pump with a new Circupool variable speed 3hp pump.
The spacing of the supply and return fittings for both pumps is fairly close, the new fitting for the filter basket is 2" higher and the fitting to the multi-port valve is 1/2" further away.
My question is can I use flexible pvc to connect the new pump after I cut out the old one? The spacing of the existing piping is pretty tight and the suction lines look like they have been cut before, probably when this pump was originally installed.
To use rigid I would most likely dig down to expose more of the suction line piping, cut out both lines before the first coupling and replace the jandy valve before the union. I don't know how I would re-pipe the line up to the multi-port valve, it's pretty tight against the line to the heater.
Rather than do all that can I use flexible pvc piping from the existing unions to the new pump fittings? Each run would be less than 6" and it would be a whole lot easier.
Attached is a photo of the existing setup. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Edit - forgot to mention the equipment pad is located inside a shed so no issues with UV light if that matters
The spacing of the supply and return fittings for both pumps is fairly close, the new fitting for the filter basket is 2" higher and the fitting to the multi-port valve is 1/2" further away.
My question is can I use flexible pvc to connect the new pump after I cut out the old one? The spacing of the existing piping is pretty tight and the suction lines look like they have been cut before, probably when this pump was originally installed.
To use rigid I would most likely dig down to expose more of the suction line piping, cut out both lines before the first coupling and replace the jandy valve before the union. I don't know how I would re-pipe the line up to the multi-port valve, it's pretty tight against the line to the heater.
Rather than do all that can I use flexible pvc piping from the existing unions to the new pump fittings? Each run would be less than 6" and it would be a whole lot easier.
Attached is a photo of the existing setup. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Edit - forgot to mention the equipment pad is located inside a shed so no issues with UV light if that matters