Crud. I fouled up only seeing the one pic. Forget the drain area altogether after the filter. Put a 3 way at the X, which would then give you the drain/vac to waste feature
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The O.D seems to be about 2.109 inches.
If the wall thickness is 1/16”, then the I.D is about 1.984”.
So, the 2” rating is approximately correct.
The O.D of 1.5" PVC pipe is 1.900", so that leaves about 0.10" extra.
It should be close but a little bit loose.
Double clamp and it should be fine.
Maybe wrap some electrical or duct tape around the pipe to make it slightly bigger.
I would like to add a three way. Would it be best to take out the T and place it where the T was ?
Check post 101 above. I only saw the 1st pic and thought the T was before the filter.
Can you explain how the water flows with the filter removed from equation?
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Flat should be about 3-5/16", which gives a circumference of about 6.625".
That puts the OD at 2.109 and the ID at about 2".
Ok I asked before I saw your second thought. Looks like we are not replaceing the red valve in this new scenero. How would the flow go?
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Flat should be about 3-5/16", which gives a circumference of about 6.625".
That puts the OD at 2.109 and the ID at about 2".
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Put the three-way between the pump and filter (Red Dots)
The SWG flow switch looks like it is in the wrong place (Red Arrow).
The flow switch should be after the filter and near the cell.
The SWG flow switch looks like it is in the wrong place (Red Arrow).
The flow switch should be after the filter and near the cell.
You can put a Three-way valve at the red dots.
Basically anywhere between the pump and filter.
The 2" Hose will fit well enough on 1.5" PVC pipe.
Basically anywhere between the pump and filter.
The 2" Hose will fit well enough on 1.5" PVC pipe.
@william13
To confirm what @JamesW & @Newdude have stated
The drain line on the exit of the filter is not ideal as it requires flow to go through the filter unnecessarily If you were trying to drain to get rid of dead algae then it would be captured by the filter and the purpose would be to drain it before it gets to the filter - this is just one example why you want the drain line before the filter
James pointed out an error that the flow switch for the SWCG is installed before filter and it should be after the filter. This will ensure you have the flow switch sensing the downstream flow to the pool
So cut out the flow switch and install a 3-way valve in its place. This will allow to either flow to the filter or flow direct to the drain line.
Cut out the Tee where the current drain line is located and install the flow switch.
You may need some couplings for the pipe to make all the connections.
To confirm what @JamesW & @Newdude have stated
The drain line on the exit of the filter is not ideal as it requires flow to go through the filter unnecessarily If you were trying to drain to get rid of dead algae then it would be captured by the filter and the purpose would be to drain it before it gets to the filter - this is just one example why you want the drain line before the filter
James pointed out an error that the flow switch for the SWCG is installed before filter and it should be after the filter. This will ensure you have the flow switch sensing the downstream flow to the pool
So cut out the flow switch and install a 3-way valve in its place. This will allow to either flow to the filter or flow direct to the drain line.
Cut out the Tee where the current drain line is located and install the flow switch.
You may need some couplings for the pipe to make all the connections.
Ok and wow thank you!!!! I will place the 3 way where stated (valve recommendations would be highly appreciated). Are you suggesting between your red dots or anywhere between pump and filter. Thanks for point out flow switch. I guess I have to replace the pipe also. There is not covering up holes I guess.
You can use the three-way valve as a 90 or you can put it in a straight section of pipe.
A Jandy NeverLube Valve is a good choice.
A Jandy NeverLube Valve is a good choice.
- May 27, 2021
- 1,348
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hard to tell if the pipe coming out of the filter is 1-1/2 inch but to the eye appears to be. The red handled ball valve is bushed down into the T that supplies it. It very well could be 1-1/4 in bushed down from 1-1/2 or 1-1/2 bushed down from 2.
- May 27, 2021
- 1,348
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Actually no you don’t need to replace the T the flow switch is currently mounted in. You should be able to plug it simply with a standard pvc plug. Use Teflon tape on the threads. Just be gently with extraction and installation as the T could be brittle from exposure.
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