Moving Pool Equipment

[appatel]

I have purchased a home with a pool and have decide to move the pool equipment from one side of my pool to the other side as shown in the photo. I have had two pool companies come out and tell me two different methods to move the equipment as shown in the attached diagrams. The first one said they would need to pull up all the pavers and dig up all the dirt around the pull and reroute the pvc from where it comes off the side of the pool from one direction to the other. Another pool company said that they can connect new pipe from where the current equipment is located route them all down one side of the pool so they don't have to dig everything up and just the edge of the pavers. Both would match the pvc size with what is currently there. I was told that the second option would have no effect on the operations of the pool or require an increase in the pump size because the volume of water in the additional pipe will not be substantial addition compared to the overall water volume of the pool. I may be biased because the second option is cheaper but the science behind Option 2 makes sense. I just don't want to create more problems for me down the road.

I would appreciate any feedback you may have.

Thanks

 

[Newdude]

Option 2 looks good to me. Send a pic to PB 1 and see what his price would be. Its posssible they wanted a more expensive job, but also possible they missed the other option. If he's reluctant or his response doesn't sit right in any way, PB #2 it is.

Most pools with a simple return system (no spa, extra returns, waterfalls, etc) can move the equipment a good amount before it matters. My own upcoming build was up to me on 2 locations that the long choice was 75ft more.

 

[flynwill]

If it were my pool I would probably go with Option 1, and avoid having extra pipe where it might get in the way some time in the future. Lifting and resetting pavers shouldn't be that big a deal. I can also imagine a third option where you pickup the two lines from the top of your drawing from where they reach the existing equipment, but the lines on the bottom side of your drawing are run direct to the new equipment location. Which of these lines are suction lines (skimmer, vacuum/cleaner port, etc)?

How are you planning to get power out to the new equipment location, conduit in the same trench?

 

[appatel]

@Newdude I went back to PB1 and he said that he wouldn't recommend it but if thats what I want them he'll do it but no guarantee if I later have issues.

@flynwinn lifting pavers, digging for the pipe, laying a new base, and resetting the pavers is $9k plus the $3,500 to replumb and reconnect the pool equipment. Option 2 is $3,000 total. I discussed option 3 with the second pool company and he said there would be no benefit going that route and he thinks once you remove that section of pavers when they relay down the pavers it won't look uniform with the rest of the pavers. Btw The diagram I made was simpler than my actual pool setup. I have approximately 9 pipes in total that need to be rerouted.

 

[Newdude]

went back to PB1 and he said that he wouldn't recommend it

Did he elaborate ? This is where my advice to trust your gut came into play if he had a well thought out response. Maybe he just wants the pricier job and maybe he I seeing something in person that we aren't.

This post has been up for several days now and there is not much going on so most of the available experts have seen it. Pretty sure someone would have chimed in with flaws in either plan if there were any. Let's page @mas985 just to be sure.

 

[ajw22]

Give us the list of equipment you have.

I assume you are also planning running a 50 to 100 amp power line to the new equipment location and completely new equipment electrical wiring.

My concern on option 2 is the distance pumps will need to prime when starting. Is the new pool equipment location significantly above or below the water level?

I think a size larger pipe could be used that would negate most of the added head loss.

 

[mas985]

Are all the lines shown, return lines or are some suction lines?

 

[ajw22]

Are all the lines shown, return lines or are some suction lines?

Both return and suction lines would need to be extended to accomplish what the OP described since the pump is being relocated.

 

[mas985]

I would assume that as well but I was more interested in which ones are suction and which are returns.

Multiple parallel lines can reduce the effect of extra pipe head loss. Larger diameter pipe can as well.

 

[appatel]

All lines are being extended. I will let you know how it goes.