- Jun 7, 2017
- 9,156
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
I am helping a neighbor redo some plumbing that is 15 years old. His return has a valve that allows the floor drains to be redirected to the returns. So instead of being floor drains, they actually return water to the pool. Not sure why this would be like this but I am thinking about removing this "feature" when I re-plumb everything. Any thoughts on that?
2nd issue is his returns in general. He has 1 return (1 pipe with 2 outlets on the wall of his pool) and a pressure vacuum port return. He has 2, 3-way valves between all this. Valve #1 directs water between the vacuum return and the wall return until the pressure port gauge is where it needs to be for the vacuum. Valve #2 is to direct water to the floor drain returns mentioned above. I am of a mind to just put in 1 3-way valve and remove the above setup. I see no reason to ever be able to turn off his only return. Anyone have any comments on this?
2nd issue is his returns in general. He has 1 return (1 pipe with 2 outlets on the wall of his pool) and a pressure vacuum port return. He has 2, 3-way valves between all this. Valve #1 directs water between the vacuum return and the wall return until the pressure port gauge is where it needs to be for the vacuum. Valve #2 is to direct water to the floor drain returns mentioned above. I am of a mind to just put in 1 3-way valve and remove the above setup. I see no reason to ever be able to turn off his only return. Anyone have any comments on this?