Controlling bubblers

[theCapstone]

Is there something I can add or put over my bubblers that will maintain flow but stop then from breaking the surface.

I have 2 simple returns in the floor of the tanning ledge (6” depth). I’d like to maintain flow to keep the ledge clear of debris but keep the water from breaking the surface.

They aren’t on a separate valve. If the single speed pump is running they are breaking the surface.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Cap,

Bubblers should have been installed with a valve to control the height..

And.. this is why VS pumps were invented..

Show us some pics of your equipment pad.. How hard would it be to add a valve???

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[theCapstone]

Cap,

Bubblers should have been installed with a valve to control the height..

And.. this is why VS pumps were invented..

Show us some pics of your equipment pad.. How hard would it be to add a valve???

Thanks,

Jim R.

Have to grab pic when I get home.

Very simple set up. Just a single return line from the filter. Would have to dig to find the two bubbler/return lines to add a valve.

Was hoping there might be a diverter or some attachment I haven’t come across to add at the outlets/bubblers.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Cap,

If you just have one return line, then it will be pretty hard to control just the bubblers. Most likely under the decking..

Your pool builder did you no favors...

Got any construction pics?? If so, maybe that might show where the bubblers are connected to the returns.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[theCapstone]

I know where the lines run but not wanting to take on that project right now (way too many others with a new build).

Was hoping there was some attachment I haven’t come across yet. Something to attach at the outlets.

Probably have to DIY something if not.

 

[ChristopherDB]

Maybe you can change the eyeball for those two bubbler jets to something larger so the exit velocity would lower and they won't shoot up as far? Doing this may reduce the amount of flow from all the other returns since they are on the same line.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Maybe you can change the eyeball for those two bubbler jets

Chris,

I like that idea..

You could also make the eyeballs on the pool returns bigger, which would allow more water to return to the pool and less to the bubblers.. It might take a combination of the two ideas..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[theCapstone]

Played with the eyeballs and was able to angle them enough to stop the fountain action.

Hoping this slows down my pH increases too.