Intake and return fittings for 2-inch hard PVC?

[mailmanx]

I am obtaining all of the parts and equipment to DIY build an 18-foot above ground pool with 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC. The only thing I'm having trouble with are the intake/return fittings. I can find them all day long for 1-1/2 inch, but I'm having trouble finding 2-inch. Hayward makes SP1408S2 that "might" work. It's not made for above ground pools, but it looks in pictures like I could adapt it to work. If you have knowledge of converting an above ground pool to 2-inch PVC, I would love to get your advice. THANKS!

 

[sammckin]

You could convert it to 1.5 then use standard fitting to adapt it to 2.

 

[mailmanx]

SAMMCKIN - Thanks for your reply! I have considered that as an easy solution. However, I hate the idea of plumbing everything with 2-inch PVC only to restrict the flow at the intake / return.

 

[mas985]

A reducer bushing won't add much in terms of head loss nor reduced flow. This is the way it is done on most pools. I have all 2" return plumbing that gets reduced to 1 1/2" out of the walls. This is reason, most of the return fittings you will find are 1 1/2".

 

[sammckin]

SAMMCKIN - Thanks for your reply! I have considered that as an easy solution. However, I hate the idea of plumbing everything with 2-inch PVC only to restrict the flow at the intake / return.

Thats what I'm going to do when I get my heater installed, I have read that it won't restrict flow enough to affect the flow.

 

[mailmanx]

A reducer bushing won't add much in terms of head loss nor reduced flow. This is the way it is done on most pools. I have all 2" return plumbing that gets reduced to 1 1/2" out of the walls. This is reason, most of the return fittings you will find are 1 1/2".

That sure is true! I've looked and looked for a 2" return fitting. All I seem to be able to find are 1-1/2" return fittings, unless I can make the Hayward SP1408S2 work.

Thats what I'm going to do when I get my heater installed, I have read that it won't restrict flow enough to affect the flow.

I ordered (3) of the Hayward SP1408S2 fittings. I will report back as to whether they are truly 2-inch.

 

[wireform]

Your pump will never know the difference

 

[mailmanx]

I ordered and installed the (3) Hayward SP1408S2 fittings and they are perfect! They are a true 2-inches I.D. They come with a reducer to 1.5-inch I.D. if that is needed for an accessory. I am very happy with these fittings on my above ground vinyl pool.