Some questions for the plumbing experts

[jza1736]

I have some questions for the plumbing experts. I made sure when I was PB shopping that the pool would get 2 skimmers and 4 returns. So now the plumbing is 99% done and I only see 3 returns and the stair jets.

1. Do the 2 stair jets count as a return?

2. the stair jets are plumbed seperately. The 3 returns are all plumbed with 1 2" line. Is that ok?

3. There is a conduit that goes into the dirt and goes 90° towards the pool. But does not go in. The other end is labeled MD. I'm assuming main drain? Is that correct?

 

[AftonJeeper]

I am not a plumbing expert. I have 2 skimmers a MD or main drain and 4 returns.

I would count the stair jets as a return and it is nice that they have their own line. All my returns have their own valve and dedicated line. I'm assuming that is the "best practice" but not sure. I also have a water fall that is on it's own valve and line.

 

[Divin Dave]

The jet is considered a return and you'll be glad he plumped that one to a dedicated line.

the 3 other returns connected together is OK I guess. A LOT if not most of PB's do that, but not the BEST way to do it. Depending on the flow of your pump, how long the pipes are, and other things, you might experience considerably different water flow from each of the eyeballs at the pool wall.

The best way to do it would to plumb each return with it's own dedicated line. This would allow you the most flexibility to get good water circulation. And also if one ever sprung a leak, you could just close the valve or cap that line off until you got around to fixing it.

the one labeled MD is for the Main Drain. There are two ways for it to be plumbed.
1) its own dedicated line back to the pump (the best way) and it looks like he did that.
2), the MD pipe is plumbed back to one of the conduit holes in the bottom of the skimmer which you would most likely later regret.

 

[jza1736]

Thanks everyone.

Md is by itself. Good

Stairs by themselves. Good

3 returns by themselves.
I guess I'll live with it.