Possible to separate pipe from valve body??

[cruzmisl]

Sounds good but does it significantly reduce flow?

[waste]

Joe, you're right that you'll be restricting the line some, but the amount is small. I use them when the cost, to the homeowner, for a whole new valve(s) is gonig to be too much for them. In my experience the restriction has a negligable effect on the system's performance.

[cruzmisl]

Thanks for the reply. I am not moving huge amounts of water either. I have a Pentair Whisperlo 3/4hp which using an average of 50ft of head only flows about 70gpm. The valve draws from two 2" pipes (skimmer/main drain) and outputs to one 2" pipe that leads to the pump/filter which is an FNS PLus.

Given that info still the best approach?

[CarlD]

So he used glue in valves? Jerk! I'm assuming you mean a ball valve, not the filter's 6 way valve.

I would bite the bullet and replace the ball valve with one with threads on the inside. Then you glue a threaded nipple onto fresh PVC and do what you need. They also sell double-male fittings, both long and short in 1.5" lengths. That means it's already threaded at both ends and you don't have to make your own.

[cruzmisl]

You're right, it's a Jandy ball valve. Lots of work to replace it though since it connects to another ball valve .

[cruzmisl]

I was looking at the valve again and if I cut very close to the current elbow I would have about 11/16" of free straight pipe coming from the valve. Is that enough to get a decent seal?

Thanks,
Joe

[Poconos]

Yes on the seal. Not ideal but it will be fine if you make a good joint.
Al