Above Ground Swimming Pool Plumbing

[jacktree]

I would like to upgrade my AGP plumbing. Currently, we have removable 1.5'' hoses and fittings. I would like to add some check valves and additional plumbing for new equipment.

I just order CircuPool RJ-45 PLUS Salt Chlorine Generator and HAYWARD SP1091LX Above Ground Swimming Pool Dyna Skimmer & Return.
We have Hayward extreme pool filter and pump, and heater.

What is the best plumbing layout for this setup? Where should I order all the supplies or plumbing kit to ensure all the parts fit? Should I go with 1.5'' or 2'' plumbing?

 

[Texas Splash]

Take a peak at these two videos to help get you started. You can also use our search feature above to look for other plumbing ideas. Then make sure to update your profile location so others in your area can help point you to some supply locations.

 

[jacktree]

Thanks! It helps. The signature was updated.

Any takes on 1.5'' vs 2'' plumbing?

Take a peak at these two videos to help get you started. You can also use our search feature above to look for other plumbing ideas. Then make sure to update your profile location so others in your area can help point you to some supply locations.

 

[splashpad]

Thanks! It helps. The signature was updated.

Any takes on 1.5'' vs 2'' plumbing?

If you're keeping it close to the pool, just cost vs ease of correct parts.

 

[MrBfromNC]

Jack, I have the same size pool and the professional installer provided us with 1.5" PVC for our filters and pumps. The pressure is great and I normally don't have to run the filter more than 4-6 hours per day to keep it clean. Just my two cents worth.

 

[Teald024]

For your setup, 1.5" plumbing will be sufficient. No real need to go larger.

This thread is a good thread to look through that does most of what you are looking for.

make sure you use schedule 40 pipe and fittings. Don't use DWV fittings.

 

[jacktree]

Awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

For your setup, 1.5" plumbing will be sufficient. No real need to go larger.

This thread is a good thread to look through that does most of what you are looking for.

make sure you use schedule 40 pipe and fittings. Don't use DWV fittings.

 

[Holydoc]

Here is a picture of my above ground pool setup with 1.5" PVC. Notice I just installed the RJ-45+ when I took this picture. I am going to bury the cabling and neaten it up a bit.

 

[jacktree]

Thanks! It looks great.

Where did you get the post from? It's very visually appealing and I would like to get something like that too so I can mount my RJ-45+. Just got the unit from Discount Salt Pool and I am very impressed with the value and customer service they offer so far.

Did you have to order special connectors for the areas highlighted below?

Here is a picture of my above ground pool setup with 1.5" PVC. Notice I just installed the RJ-45+ when I took this picture. I am going to bury the cabling and neaten it up a bit.

 

[Holydoc]

The post is a faux cover for a 4x4 post that you typically use for mailbox posts. The areas you have circled are reducers to bring a 2" connector down to a 1.5". The ones you have circled on the flow meter and the RJ-45+ comes in the kit with it.

 

[jacktree]

Got it, yes, I found 6 reducers in the box.

Where did you buy the rest of reducers? I just wonder if it is something that is readily available in big box hardware stores.

The post is a faux cover for a 4x4 post that you typically use for mailbox posts. The areas you have circled are reducers to bring a 2" connector down to a 1.5". The ones you have circled on the flow meter and the RJ-45+ comes in the kit with it.

 

[badams]

Most hardware stores should have these and big box ones definitely should.

 

[renegoulet]

Most hardware stores should have these and big box ones definitely should.

Just thought I’d add my pics of a renovation of my plumbing system. No drips, less worry about a hose blowing off when Im not home.