- May 13, 2011
- 346
- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
And one more question, what is High Power Wireless Link Kit? I guess it goes with the IntelliCenter?
Drain/Waste/Vent. Non-pressure use.I don't know what DWV fitting are?
A pump union will seal with an O ring and not thread sealant, they are tightened as far as they can be threaded in. When a standard threaded fitting is used, there should be about 3-5 threads showing after it is properly sealed and tightened. Threaded fittings and receptacles are tapered, essentially a wedge. While it doesn't happen much anymore, tightening a fitting that far into a pump has been seen to damage the pump. It does damage the fitting.OK to sum up.
add 2nd actuator to heater bypass
change to pump unions as shown in link above(hi-temp pump unions)
SWG check to see if SWG came with unions and if they were used.
When heater is changed out, move plumbing lower to ground.
Remaining questions
I do not understand Post #12 about the threaded too far into the pump. What is the problem and how should it be done?
Is the SWG in the right place, I read it needs so much piping before and after. Thoughts?
thanks, learning so much!Drain/Waste/Vent. Non-pressure use.
In your side view picture of your SWG (3rd pic) you can see the black Pentair supplied unions were installed. Those are the threaded couplings the SWG uses to insert into and tighten into the pipe.OK to sum up.
add 2nd actuator to heater bypass
change to pump unions as shown in link above(hi-temp pump unions)
SWG check to see if SWG came with unions and if they were used.
When heater is changed out, move plumbing lower to ground.
Remaining questions
I do not understand Post #12 about the threaded too far into the pump. What is the problem and how should it be done?
Is the SWG in the right place, I read it needs so much piping before and after. Thoughts?
Thanks for the information. I just went out to see what you indicated. It's nice to have so much shared here at TFP.In your side view picture of your SWG (3rd pic) you can see the black Pentair supplied unions were installed. Those are the threaded couplings the SWG uses to insert into and tighten into the pipe.
I was wondering about that. do you have a suggestion how it should be. Could it come straight back from the heater bypass to SWG and then it would need 1 or 2 90s to get to the returns.That SWG needs a certain length of straight pipe before it…RTM.
Pentair recommends a 12-18” straight run of pipe before the cell for best flow sensing. You could move it closer to the heater bypass to accomplish that and then plumb to the return feed as necessary. In practicality Pentair also recommends a vertical installation. Are these conditions always met in the real world? No. Does the cell still work? Yes. I’ve got a cell in a horizontal installation with no issues. Others have cells installed without the straight run of pipe and have no issues. You could leave it after discussion with the installer indicating that if there IS a flow issue after startup due to the install, it needs to be corrected.I was wondering about that. do you have a suggestion how it should be. Could it come straight back from the heater bypass to SWG and then it would need 1 or 2 90s to get to the returns.
Good points. My last cell, Hayward in previous inherited pool, was horizontal, and worked fine, at least I thought it did. Will keep an eye on it. Also, will discuss with installer.Pentair recommends a 12-18” straight run of pipe before the cell for best flow sensing. You could move it closer to the heater bypass to accomplish that and then plumb to the return feed as necessary. In practicality Pentair also recommends a vertical installation. Are these conditions always met in the real world? No. Does the cell still work? Yes. I’ve got a cell in a horizontal installation with no issues. Others have cells installed without the straight run of pipe and have no issues. You could leave it after discussion with the installer indicating that if there IS a flow issue after startup due to the install, it needs to be corrected.