Pool pump what pipe/valve does what, confused

[limdoan]

Hi all,

I need some help. Got the house 6 months ago and it has a pool.
What a pain ( lol ). I don't know much about its plumbing.
Can someone identify below (label A-L)?



As far as I know:
A = Pump itself (1 HP)
C = timer
D = master electrical switch
F = (unsure) switch between sucking water from pool drain or half-half or sucking water from spa drain
G = filter housing (I think it's cartridge, confirm?)
H = (unsure) filter water pressure valve
L = Water heater

Pool has: pool, attached spa (spillover to pool), small waterfall thingy, underwater light (dead bulb I think).
16k gal (approx), plaster.

Thanks.

 

[mknauss]

As far as I know:
A = Pump itself (1/2 HP) -- Actually the pressure side outlet of the pump
B = Pump strainer basket. Be sure to keep this clean. Lube the o-ring with silicone lube.
C = timer -- yup
D = master electrical switch -- might be - does it turn everything off?
F = (unsure) switch between sucking water from pool drain or half-half or sucking water from spa drain -- Jandy three way valve. Switch to spa when you want to use the spa.
G = filter housing (I think it's cartridge, confirm?) - Probably - no labels on it at all?
H = (unsure) filter water pressure valve - pressure relief valve and pressure gauge. You should be able to turn it or something on it to relieve the pressure in the system before opening the filter housing.
L = Water heater -- yup

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[limdoan]

A = I see. Well the pump is corrected to 1HP WhisperFlo.
D = Unsure lol. It turns on/off pump and timer. I never tried the water heater
F = If I switch to Pool ("off" points to spa), does it suck water from pool only?
G = Corrected. Label is in back. Hayward C-300

I added signature. Thanks.
But it's not showing ... maybe not yet?

It's this:
16k gal (approx), IG plaster, Attached spa, 1HP WhisperFlo pump, Hayward C-300 cartridge filter 300sqft, TFTestkits TF-100, no SWG.

 

[mknauss]

Thanks -- I missed a few letters.

I -= not sure. What happens if you turn the valve off.
J = three way valve that appears to go to two returns in the pool?
K = three way valve that controls water going to the spa?