This is the best install video I have found on RUclips. Great getting to see the whole process without any cuts and I also appreciate that the commentary covered every little step and didn’t assume that we know anything. Also appreciated some of the “pro tips” along the way (like letting the glue dry , making those cuts to avoid the 45°s, covering the pump with the bag, etc.) that I haven’t seen any other tutorials mention. Great video, I’m feeling much more confident to install my own pump myself for the first time tomorrow. Thanks!
Nice install and great demonstration on how to make the pump even with the pipes. In addition when needed on some occasions. I use a reed tool to take the pipe out of the couple connected to the two way check valve if I don’t have enough length. But you definitely went above and beyond for this install.
I didn't realize you could use DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent) PVC pipes on a high pressure pool pumps, is that lower connection a drain? DWV is limited to 5 PSI, I guess you got the dual marked DWV & Pressure kind that complies with ATSM/ D2665 / D1785 Pressure. Also just curious why you didn't add Sweep 90 degree Ells to gain some water flow efficiency? I am doing this same project right now and adding the sweeping 90 degrees to gain some flow efficiency. I ended up getting Waterway 411-9130 90 degree Elbows 2"S X 2"S Slip, I also got a Ryobi 2 inch 18 volt, PVC cutter, which made fast cuts and super smooth with no need for deburring, made the job so much easier. I think that pump generates 65 GPM in 2 inch config, which will be awesome! Some great tradecraft tips. I would have never thought to cut off the intake pipes and lower them. Nice job!
If I want to hook up my salt system to the 5A max side, can I jump wires from main L1 and L2 over to the 5A L1 and L2 for supply? I have an Intelliflo now and they are both on my 220 gfci breaker in the sub panel, just the salt system goes into a manual timer prior to the salt power supply box. It seems this would make sense to keep both salt system and pump on the same breaker, just wired in the pump area now. Then out to salt supply box.
@ I jumped the wires as stated above. Deleted the manual timer from the breaker box. So now my salt cell goes out from the pump instead of out from the breaker box. Full automation from the app now as well. Works great.
I just had my Intelliflo3 installed yesterday and technician made the same mistake as you. Per Pentair, inlet requires MINIMUM 5X the diameter of the plumbing (so 10") of straight pipe without fittings or bends or you VOID the warranty. I just off the phone with Pentair and they confirmed this.
This is the best install video I have found on RUclips. Great getting to see the whole process without any cuts and I also appreciate that the commentary covered every little step and didn’t assume that we know anything. Also appreciated some of the “pro tips” along the way (like letting the glue dry , making those cuts to avoid the 45°s, covering the pump with the bag, etc.) that I haven’t seen any other tutorials mention. Great video, I’m feeling much more confident to install my own pump myself for the first time tomorrow. Thanks!
Thank you for such a great demonstration. You did an awesome job.
So if you are powering a salt system how would it change?
Does this pump work with in floor cleaning systems?
Nice install and great demonstration on how to make the pump even with the pipes. In addition when needed on some occasions. I use a reed tool to take the pipe out of the couple connected to the two way check valve if I don’t have enough length. But you definitely went above and beyond for this install.
Thank you so much! 👍
I didn't realize you could use DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent) PVC pipes on a high pressure pool pumps, is that lower connection a drain? DWV is limited to 5 PSI, I guess you got the dual marked DWV & Pressure kind that complies with ATSM/ D2665 / D1785 Pressure. Also just curious why you didn't add Sweep 90 degree Ells to gain some water flow efficiency? I am doing this same project right now and adding the sweeping 90 degrees to gain some flow efficiency. I ended up getting Waterway 411-9130 90 degree Elbows 2"S X 2"S Slip, I also got a Ryobi 2 inch 18 volt, PVC cutter, which made fast cuts and super smooth with no need for deburring, made the job so much easier. I think that pump generates 65 GPM in 2 inch config, which will be awesome! Some great tradecraft tips. I would have never thought to cut off the intake pipes and lower them. Nice job!
Saludos ! debiste haber cambiado los cables viejos , si cambiaste la bomba nueva !
Why not raising the entire pump by 1/4 inch instead of extending the two pipes
Thx for the tips!
Happy to help!
Need at least 5x pipe diameter run before entering this pump. This will void that 3 year warranty. The instructions are in the manual
If I want to hook up my salt system to the 5A max side, can I jump wires from main L1 and L2 over to the 5A L1 and L2 for supply? I have an Intelliflo now and they are both on my 220 gfci breaker in the sub panel, just the salt system goes into a manual timer prior to the salt power supply box. It seems this would make sense to keep both salt system and pump on the same breaker, just wired in the pump area now. Then out to salt supply box.
What did you end up doing? I am in your same shoes. Thanks
@ I jumped the wires as stated above. Deleted the manual timer from the breaker box. So now my salt cell goes out from the pump instead of out from the breaker box. Full automation from the app now as well. Works great.
Attach bonding wire, not grounding wire.
I just had my Intelliflo3 installed yesterday and technician made the same mistake as you. Per Pentair, inlet requires MINIMUM 5X the diameter of the plumbing (so 10") of straight pipe without fittings or bends or you VOID the warranty. I just off the phone with Pentair and they confirmed this.
Probably true in an ideal situation, but this video was clearly about a retrofit….