Well, I have a Waterway Crystal Water Cartridge Filter 525 Sq Ft on it's way so now my mind is turned towards the plumbing. I would like to go with all 2" pvc but I have a couple pinch points I am concerned about. #1, my skimmer to pump is presently 1.5" flexible and I'm not sure if I can put in 2" without reducers. #2, my return is a 1.5" eyeball and the automatic chlorinator that I have (and not used before since I use liquid chlorine but would like to have one down the road for when we're away from home) is also 1.5" so again, reducers. I have a gas heater (with a bypass) as well. Here are some pictures of the present setup and the last one is the new filter with both input and output on the same side. Will these smaller points make a big difference or can I make it all 2"?
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- Thread starter tnt69
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- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
If it were me I would start from scratch with all 2 inch 
But you do have neverlubes on the heater so maybe keep those connections and replace everything else...
you would need 2 of these
1 of these
But you do have neverlubes on the heater so maybe keep those connections and replace everything else...you would need 2 of these
Amazon.com: 2 PACK -CMP Hi-Temp Union 2" inch 2MIP x 2" inch PVC Whisperflo & Intelliflo - 2 PACK : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Amazon.com: 2 PACK -CMP Hi-Temp Union 2" inch 2MIP x 2" inch PVC Whisperflo & Intelliflo - 2 PACK : Patio, Lawn & Garden
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1 of these
Amazon.com : Hayward SP1023G Vinyl Fiberglass Inlet Fittings for Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs : Swimming Pool Maintenance Kits : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Hayward SP1023G Vinyl Fiberglass Inlet Fittings for Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs : Swimming Pool Maintenance Kits : Garden & Outdoor
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I see my pump is 1.5" in and out! Will it do any good to put 2" plumbing on that pump?
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
It will give you a lower pressure, how much lower I have no idea.. Probably not enough to spend the extra money to change everything out unless you really want to... Those same high temp unions come in 1.5 inch also, that is what your skimmer and through wall use, you could get 4 of those and change out your pump input, output, skimmer, and through wall all at once
Amazon.com: CMP 1.5 in. MIP X 2 in. PVC Hi-Temp Union 21063-160-000 : Everything Else
Amazon.com: CMP 1.5 in. MIP X 2 in. PVC Hi-Temp Union 21063-160-000 : Everything Else
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Actually, my heater input and output are both 2" already and have 2" unions on them.