Connecting Pool Fill Line to Sprinkler System

[rmeden]

Yes, to add add water via your sprinkler system, just add a valve and link it to the pool fill line. That's what I have, and it works great. Even if I'm not doing it automatically, it's nice to be able to add "an hour" (1.5 inches) of water to the pool. (I use a separate "program" for the pool fill on the sprinkler controller)

I'm not sure why your PB won't do this at no charge... espeically if they are already tearing up and fixing the sprinkler system. I would think it's easier/cheaper than the spigot method.

If you have a "T" going to the spigot, what happens when the sprinkler system fill is running? You may need a check valve. I don't see the need... if you sprinkler fill is out of service, just use a hose.

Robert

[y0manda]

heh he's going to hook up a seperate sprinkler valve to fill your pool?
Mine and most of the people that had it installed was a seperate unit that has a float that releases the water once the float drops a little, kinda like the float in the back of your toilet tank.

http://www.poolandspa.com/catalog/pr...0817000017.cfm

[rmeden]

never thought of that.. I could have used it instead of the sprinkler valve (or in conjunction.. to avoid a run-away fill).

[Davenj]

I had the unit y0manda referenced when our pool was installed. Talked to the installation crew, they installed it in the pool wall (vinyl) for nothing. I then plumbed it the house water supply before backfill. We also ran the overflow line from it. Works very well. I turn it off a couple of times just to make sure I'm not losing any water (leaks). Paranoid!