Pump replacement problems

[c130jake]

Appreciate the advice,

I guess I will honor my fallen comrads by gluing up PVC today. Thanks!

[c130jake]

Got the pump connected, the heater removed, and am back in business sort of....I had to use a hose clamp to connect the pump outlet to the slide valve input. Seems the previous owner had a 2-1.5 restrictor glued in then sawed off. I guess I have to bite the bullet and get a new slide valve so I can make a permanent connection to the pump. The pump works great....much more flow than the old noisy Pac Fab. My sand filter reads about 8 psi higher and the return flow to the pool is much higher. I can finally use my Barracuda G4 with the floor drain operating and the other skimmer open half way.

Jake

PS dont forget to mark your PVC after dry fit so your glue the joints in the right direction

[duraleigh]

Hi, Jake,

Wow!! Fast!! That would've taken me all day and many adult beverages just to plan it. Then another day shopping at Home Depot, etc., etc.

Good work...I'm glad you did it and I know you are.

[c130jake]

Now I need to find a slide valve setup that will fit my 15+ year old sand filter.

Later,

Jake