Hi everyone, my name is Joe. I’ve owned my current home, which has a pool, for a little over seven years now. I’m pretty handy and have tackled various projects like remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, removing carpet, installing tile and flooring, and more. I also handle my family's vehicle maintenance and have a strong interest in automation, home networking, IP security cameras, and smart home systems.
While I’ve learned a lot over the years, there’s still plenty more to discover, especially with pools and equipment. I’ve been a long-time lurker on this forum but only recently started doing my own pool maintenance within the past year, as I didn’t have the time before. The most significant pool-related task I’ve completed so far was replacing a pump motor a few years back.
Now, I’m gathering information and parts to replace my older, leaking Sta-Rite DuraGlass II Pump with a more efficient variable-speed unit. I might also need to replumb a little during this process. I need some advice, particularly about replacing the CMP fitting when I swap out the pump. It looks like the suction side Jandy valve (yellow box in picture) I have is using a short 2" PVC to a CMP fitting which connects to the pump. I would like to use the existing valve, just extend a bit so I can attach a new fitting for the new pump. Looking at the return side Jandy valve (red box in picture), there's a coupling connecting the 90° elbow to another straight 2". This is the piece I think I need, but having trouble figuring out what size and where to get it. There are so many couplings and joints in the plumbing, possibly from previous leaks that I think I may just be overthinking it.
Looking forward to learning from and contributing to the community!
I have added some photos of my pool and equipment, including one from last year when we got some snow.
While I’ve learned a lot over the years, there’s still plenty more to discover, especially with pools and equipment. I’ve been a long-time lurker on this forum but only recently started doing my own pool maintenance within the past year, as I didn’t have the time before. The most significant pool-related task I’ve completed so far was replacing a pump motor a few years back.
Now, I’m gathering information and parts to replace my older, leaking Sta-Rite DuraGlass II Pump with a more efficient variable-speed unit. I might also need to replumb a little during this process. I need some advice, particularly about replacing the CMP fitting when I swap out the pump. It looks like the suction side Jandy valve (yellow box in picture) I have is using a short 2" PVC to a CMP fitting which connects to the pump. I would like to use the existing valve, just extend a bit so I can attach a new fitting for the new pump. Looking at the return side Jandy valve (red box in picture), there's a coupling connecting the 90° elbow to another straight 2". This is the piece I think I need, but having trouble figuring out what size and where to get it. There are so many couplings and joints in the plumbing, possibly from previous leaks that I think I may just be overthinking it.
Looking forward to learning from and contributing to the community!
I have added some photos of my pool and equipment, including one from last year when we got some snow.
