I am renovating my pool and have purchased all new equipment; I plan to relocate the the equipment in the process.
I have dug out and exposed all the old PVC piping so I can re-route it to the new equipment location (behind pool shed).
I still need to purchase the diverter values, etc.. to actually connect all the equipment together.
Here is a list of what I have purchased so far...
Here is what I think I need to purchase... but am somewhat confused as there are 'many' similar components
I also need to install a 2nd skimmer box
The existing skimmer box & main drain are connected on a single existing line (there is no diverter valve).
I would like to install a 2nd skimmer box on the opposite side of the pool, I plan to connect the pipes near the pool equipment (~ 10' from the pump).
My concern is there will be significant piping after the 'T junction' where it splits to go either side of the pool ( ~ 40').
I have read about dynamic head and have run a rough calculation and will be around 50-60' for most of the pipe runs.
However because the T junction I am somewhat confused on the calculation
- 10' from pool equipment to T junction]
- 40' left to existing skimmer box + main drain
- 40' right to new skimmer box
Is that 90' or 50' ? I am thrown off because of the split and am concerned there will not be enough suction to avoid running the pump on LOW speed (I've read running higher speeds reduces lifetime of pump)
I have dug out and exposed all the old PVC piping so I can re-route it to the new equipment location (behind pool shed).
I still need to purchase the diverter values, etc.. to actually connect all the equipment together.
Here is a list of what I have purchased so far...
- - 522353 PL4 EasyTouch Control System with ScreenLogic Bundle
- - Pentair 188593 Quad D.E. Cartridge Style D.E. Pool Filter, 80 Square Foot, 160 GPM
- - Pentair 011028 IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump, Almond
Here is what I think I need to purchase... but am somewhat confused as there are 'many' similar components
- Multiport Valve (there are probably others I have missed... but which one is best/correct?)
a) Pentair - 261055 Multiport Valve Kit 2" for Triton II Sand and Quad D.E. Filters
b) Pentair - 261142 Hi-Flow 2" Multiport Valve Kit for FNS Plus/FNS/NSP D.E. Filters
c) Pentair - 261152 Multiport Valve Kit 2" for FNS, FNS Plus Filters
- Diverter Valve
a) Pentair - 263026 Three-way Diverter Valve with 2" CPVC Pipe
- Check Valve (I don't know if I need this)
a) Pentair - 263042 Check Valve with 2" CPVC Pipe - Straight 2-1/2" Slip Outside
I also need to install a 2nd skimmer box
The existing skimmer box & main drain are connected on a single existing line (there is no diverter valve).
I would like to install a 2nd skimmer box on the opposite side of the pool, I plan to connect the pipes near the pool equipment (~ 10' from the pump).
My concern is there will be significant piping after the 'T junction' where it splits to go either side of the pool ( ~ 40').
I have read about dynamic head and have run a rough calculation and will be around 50-60' for most of the pipe runs.
However because the T junction I am somewhat confused on the calculation
- 10' from pool equipment to T junction]
- 40' left to existing skimmer box + main drain
- 40' right to new skimmer box
Is that 90' or 50' ? I am thrown off because of the split and am concerned there will not be enough suction to avoid running the pump on LOW speed (I've read running higher speeds reduces lifetime of pump)