Static Line Size and auto - fill question

[John_and_Val]

The Pentair auto fill can (with valve) states this in the manual:


My question is - if i go with a 15' run of 2" static line with 2 90's and only reduce at the canister... do i increase water volume in static line, preventing any type of air lock????

What are the odd's of "airlock" anyway???? Why would 90's or 45's cause this?????

Moral of the story is - I cant run a straight line like they want!

 

[bdavis466]

The 2" line should be fine. Limit the fittings as best as you can.

 

[John_and_Val]

Thank you sir!

 

[proavia]

See this YouTube video:

It looks like the equalizer line is supposed to run slightly downhill from the autofill to the pool. If you need to use 45 or 90 degree fittings, use them only for lateral turns and not for elevation changes - just be sure not to change the overall pitch of the equalizer line.

 

[John_and_Val]

if you listen to the video it says to make it as level as possible......that is also what pentair recommends. They just don't like the bends in the line. All I need is 2 90's....