I am assembling parts to convert my 35k gallon I.G. vinyl pool to saltwater. I have a new Circupool RJ 60 SWG and a new Vgreen 1.65 VS pump that I will wire 230V. The pool has 1 skimmer and 1 drain (11/2" ea.), Hayward S210 sand filter, and a Hayward side mount multiport, (1 1/2" pipe from the pump). All pipes above ground are 1 1/2" (I suppose same underground), and my calc. from tables on TFP = 20 ft. of head. I spent hours reading TFP threads about pipe size this morning and am more confused than when I started. Before I buy PVC and fittings, will I see any appreciable benefit in going to 2" pipes from where the skim/drain lines come out of the concrete to the pump? I intend to put a 3-way diverter in front of the wet end of the pump. Will there be any benefit in increasing the return line to 2" between the 1 1/2" multiport return port and the 1 1/2" PVC line going into the concrete (which is the longest run above ground)? I am more interested in equipment efficiency and longevity than electricity costs. The attached photo is the current setup, (skim and drain suction on the left, return in center, waste on right). I have tried to give all the information, I hope it's not to convoluted to understand. Just when I think I have a handle on understanding things, I read something that shows how little I do know. Thank you all in advance for reading this.
Will I see a real benefit increasing pipe size.
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You won't be able to tell.. In theory there might be some difference, but in actual operation you won't see enough of a difference to measure..
The only value in making everything above ground the same pipe size is ease of plumbing in the new equipment.
Thanks,
Jim R.
You won't be able to tell.. In theory there might be some difference, but in actual operation you won't see enough of a difference to measure..
The only value in making everything above ground the same pipe size is ease of plumbing in the new equipment.
Thanks,
Jim R.
If the new equipment has 2" ports it would be easier to use 2" pipe all around. With 1.5 it's easier to stay with that. No benefit you will see with 2"
Thank You so much for the good simple answers. I always want to do the best possible job with my projects which involves "overthinking".
A benefit from all of yesterday's reading is that I now know exactly what markings my PVC should have.
A benefit from all of yesterday's reading is that I now know exactly what markings my PVC should have.