How to plumb an above ground pool?

[Jeanagh]

Does anyone know how to hard plumb an above ground metal pool? 

[Jeanagh]

Another one of my projects done. Thanks to everyone that commented on my original post of how to hard plumb my pool. I'm lucky that my friend works at my  local  hardware, I just showed him a photo, explained what I wanted and he got out everything I needed. All I had to do was put it all together, oh, and then fix all the leaks.  As I jump for joy to see no more leaks; God I'm good, never too old to learn, although, I haven't turned the pump on yet so fingers crossed it doesn't start leaking when it's all under pressure. 

[EricL]

Hi @Jeanagh

That PVC bypass setup looks great! If you ever need to tighten the fittings I suggest using a Craftright 250mm Multigrip Plier. Just keep in mind not to overdo it otherwise the fittings will split.

Thank you for sharing your pool plumbing project.

Eric

[MikeTNZ]

Hi @Jeanagh,

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not having a go at you, but why has the plumbing for this pool been reduced down from what looks like 40 mm down to

25 mm?

This could affect the performance of the pump feeding the system with the amount of restriction.

It will affect the water flow back into the pool and will make the pump work harder than it should.

I'm not saying this is bad, but for the longevity of the pump, I would not have done this like the way it has been done.

Cheers,

Mike T.

[Jeanagh]

Yeah that's my only concern.  It's what was suggested.  I'll keep an eye on it and if I have to change it all I will.  At least I'll know what I'm doing.... sorry of

[MikeTNZ]

Hi @Jeanagh,

I don't actually know what I was thinking when I replied to your thread.

Having looked at this setup again, there is actually nothing wrong with the size of the pipework, given the size of the suction inlet on the pump.

I must apologise if I scared you into thinking this was done wrong.

If you did this yourself and have never done something like this before, you made a pretty darned good job of it, by the looks of things.

If there is anything I hate working with, it is PVC pressure pipe and the nasty primer and glues that go with it, without getting it everywhere,

spilling half the tin of either on the ground.

Give me electrical conduit any day!

Cheers,

Mike T.

[Jeanagh]

Thanks for that but you didn't scare me i was already thinking it.  I do like your back track though,  it gives me hope and I learnt something on the way