Installing SWG myself-plumbing setup

[STL]

I’d like to convert to salt and have a Pentair control system. I’m leaning towards an IC-60 system for my 30,000 gallon pool that’s on the south side of my house in full sun all day.

I’ve attached a couple pics of my equipment pad. Is there enough space to keep the salt cell far enough from the heater? Also, what diameter is the salt cell?
I no longer use the second pump as I have a robot now. Some water flows through it to the return so I’ll likely just leave it alone.

I’ll probably install a heater bypass at the same time but would love any feedback from the knowledgeable folks here.

 

[ajw22]

Remove the T to the booster pump and you have plenty of room for an IntelliChlor cell.

I would replace any ball valves with diverter valves while you are doing PVC work.

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Pentair Intellichlor ICXX SWG - Further Reading

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The IC15/20/40/60 needs 17 inches to be cut into a PVC pipe. The cell is just under 16" from the end of one union to the end of the other union.

 

[STL]

Remove the T to the booster pump and you have plenty of room for an IntelliChlor cell.

I would replace any ball valves with diverter valves while you are doing PVC work.

PVC Repair - Further Reading

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Heater Bypass - Further Reading

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Pentair Intellichlor ICXX SWG - Further Reading

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The IC15/20/40/60 needs 17 inches to be cut into a PVC pipe. The cell is just under 16" from the end of one union to the end of the other union.

Could I just eliminate the check valve and get rid of everything between the red lines and the install the salt cell and a Y or T to keep using the cleaner return or would you cap that return line?

How do I swap ball valves for diverters without draining the pool? The equipment is below the pool.

 

[pjt]

If you're replumbing, consider adding a heater bypass.

 

[ajw22]

Could I just eliminate the check valve and get rid of everything between the red lines and the install the salt cell and a Y or T to keep using the cleaner return or would you cap that return line?

Yes you can.

I would use a 3 way diverter valve as the T and eliminate both ball valves.

Note that the Intellichlor installation instructions require a check valve between the cell and a heater although we say there is no scientific reason for it.

If you install a Heater Bypass - Further Reading as described the check valve will be there for the bypass.

How do I swap ball valves for diverters without draining the pool? The equipment is below the pool.

You will need to replace the ball valves sooner or later.

Get Flood Plugs to stop up the lines while you work on them.

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[STL]

Yes you can.

I would use a 3 way diverter valve as the T and eliminate both ball valves.

Note that the Intellichlor installation instructions require a check valve between the cell and a heater although we say there is no scientific reason for it.

If you install a Heater Bypass - Further Reading as described the check valve will be there for the bypass.


You will need to replace the ball valves sooner or later.

Get Flood Plugs to stop up the lines while you work on them.

Pool Service Products | Catalog

Pool Service Products, based In Orlando, Florida, is a wholesale distributor serving the swimming pool professional. We specialize in tools, hard to find parts and much more.

www.toolsforpools.com

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Interesting product, the Flood Plug, but I’m only seeing them in 1.5” and 2” sizes and the piping my large valves are on looks to be 4”. Can I just unthread from the unions on those, albeit while getting soaked and thread in new diverters?

 

[ajw22]

Diverters get glued.

 

[STL]

Diverters get glued.

Is there a way to glue them into 3” or 4” pipe? Do I need to empty the pool below the level of the equipment so I can do this?

If that’s the case I’ll likely just wait til one fails and then pump the pool out.

 

[ajw22]

Diverters get glued just like this check valve is...



I don't see pipe that looks like 3" or 4".

What is the diameter of the pipe?

 

[STL]

Diverters get glued just like this check valve is...

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I don't see pipe that looks like 3" or 4".

What is the diameter of the pipe?

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I went and measured and the large main drain and return line are 3” as they measure 3.5” and the valve is labeled 3”.

 

[ajw22]

Jandy has 2 1/2"-3" diverter valves.