Rattling pipes

[MStein]

After I installed my new sand filter and installed an all new pipe system, I feel I must have done something wrong because if you watch the video, you’ll see the scary movements of my pipes when I turn on the pump. Is it the height, the long distance, the elbow configuration? I think it’s going to be a problem in the future and I should fix it now. Please help

Link to video

 

[wireform]

Two things that come to mind.
a) possibly the pump isn't sitting flush/flat to the pad aiding to the pipe shake.
b) the run from the pump needs to be supported midway before it breaks and this can also be causing some of the shake.

 

[MStein]

Two things that come to mind.
a) possibly the pump isn't sitting flush/flat to the pad aiding to the pipe shake.
b) the run from the pump needs to be supported midway before it breaks and this can also be causing some of the shake.

the pump is bolted into the concrete.

I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a way to support that pipe but the problem is, its way up in the air. see pic.

 

[ajw22]

the pump is bolted into the concrete.

I've been racking my brain trying to figure out a way to support that pipe but the problem is, its way up in the air. see pic.

To support a 1 1/2" pipe take a 2" T and cut off the top so it is open in a U and will slip onto the outside of the pipe. Then put a leg on it of the height needed for support. No water flows through it.

Exposed PVC Pipe - Stand/Leg/Holder

I am looking for a source or name of the "stand/leg/holder" that can be used for PVC pipe running horizontally above gound, in example where the salt cell is or coming off the heater, to keep it from sagging or if something drops on top of it- keep it from flexing too badly. While I have seen...

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[AQUA~HOLICS]

Will look like this when completed.

 

[MStein]

To support a 1 1/2" pipe take a 2" T and cut off the top so it is open in a U and will slip onto the outside of the pipe. Then put a leg on it of the height needed for support. No water flows through it.

Exposed PVC Pipe - Stand/Leg/Holder

I am looking for a source or name of the "stand/leg/holder" that can be used for PVC pipe running horizontally above gound, in example where the salt cell is or coming off the heater, to keep it from sagging or if something drops on top of it- keep it from flexing too badly. While I have seen...

www.troublefreepool.com

That's a great idea! I'll figure out a was to secure it to the concrete and I should be good. Thanks

 

[MStein]

Will look like this when completed.View attachment 478130

Thanks!

 

[JamesW]

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[MStein]

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View attachment 478195

I had considered that but being that the pipe is 27" high, I don't think I would get much lateral support from that. It shakes in all directions.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

That's a great idea! I'll figure out a was to secure it to the concrete and I should be good. Thanks

Most plumbers who install the pvc braces do not secure them to the concrete.