Cover equipment to extend life?

[JimK]

Think about it. PVC is very easy to work, that you should be able to create space to relieve the problem. I "upgrade" my plumbing and pipe runs frequently, to fix problems, to respond to adding an included deck, to adding an SWCG.

I've never done any PVC work...so naturally I'm a bit hesitant. If you ever find yourself in SE VA and want to do some pool plumbing work for fun, let me know...lol.

[CarlD]

I've never done any PVC work...so naturally I'm a bit hesitant. If you ever find yourself in SE VA and want to do some pool plumbing work for fun, let me know...lol.

Sure...if I'm ever in that part of the state (lived in Alexandria for a decade). But PVC is seriously easy to work. YouTube and, I think Home Depot/Lowes have videos. Try a few joints for practice.
Steps are simple:
1) Use only Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 fittings.
2) Cut to length (Hack saw, Sawzall, two-handed cable saw, Power miter box and brush of the shavings.
3) Use PVC cleaner (yellow can) to clean the pipe back about 1 1/2". Clean the fitting as well
4) Use Purple PVC primer on the pipe and fitting evenly.
5) Use PVC glue (either clear or blue) in white can on both pipe and fitting, thin, even layer.
6) Insert pipe in fitting all the way in. Give a 1/4 turn and turn back to desired position (with angle fittings). Should be hard quickly.

That's it! Simple as pie to work.

[JimK]

Sure...if I'm ever in that part of the state (lived in Alexandria for a decade). But PVC is seriously easy to work. YouTube and, I think Home Depot/Lowes have videos. Try a few joints for practice.
Steps are simple:
1) Use on Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 fittings.
2) Cut to length (Hack saw, Sawzall, two-handed cable saw, Power miter box and brush of the shavings.
3) Use PVC cleaner (yellow can) to clean the pipe back about 1 1/2". Clean the fitting as well
4) Use Purple PVC primer on the pipe and fitting evenly.
5) Use PVC glue (either clear or blue) in white can on both pipe and fitting, thin, even layer.
6) Insert pipe in fitting all the way in. Give a 1/4 turn and turn back to desired position (with angle fittings). Should be hard quickly.

That's it! Simple as pie to work.

Thanks for the tips and encouragement.

[CarlD]

Typo: Changed 1) to read "Use only Schedule 40....." instead of "Use on Sch..."

PVC is incredibly easy to work and Schedule 40 is good for pressure lines (don't ever use fittings not marked Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 on any line that has water pressure. Non schedule fittings are only for drains where there's no pressure, like sink drains). It's not good for hot water lines either--there you have to use CPVC but I don't know where it's used in the US. We don't use it in NJ.

[JimK]

Typo: Changed 1) to read "Use only Schedule 40....." instead of "Use on Sch..."

PVC is incredibly easy to work and Schedule 40 is good for pressure lines (don't ever use fittings not marked Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 on any line that has water pressure. Non schedule fittings are only for drains where there's no pressure, like sink drains). It's not good for hot water lines either--there you have to use CPVC but I don't know where it's used in the US. We don't use it in NJ.

Thanks Carl.

It's this type of knowledge I lack that can get me into trouble. Should I decide to replumb I know who to ask for guidance.

[CarlD]

Thanks Carl.

It's this type of knowledge I lack that can get me into trouble. Should I decide to replumb I know who to ask for guidance.

Most of our team is equally knowledgeable about such stuff, but glad to help. Ben, the PoolDoc himself, is actually a licensed plumber so his knowledge of plumbing is far superior to mine.

[JimK]

Most of our team is equally knowledgeable about such stuff, but glad to help. Ben, the PoolDoc himself, is actually a licensed plumber so his knowledge of plumbing is far superior to mine.

That's good to know.

Any word on how Ben is doing? I read in an earlier post he's fighting Lyme's Disease. I wish him a speedy and full recovery.