DIY - Pool Plumbing Pressure Test

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 36

  • @donhill1825
    @donhill1825 3 месяца назад

    The union is a clever way of connecting this. I have unions on my pool as well but I never would have thought of that. Well done.

  • @nthnrnz33
    @nthnrnz33 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the detailed video. We've built a 16' x 36' pool and completed the plumbing last night, only to learn that the first pool pressure test is done prior to backfilling using air. Luckily, I'll not have to cut off the two manifolds. I'll simply use your design with my existing unions! Thank goodness! You've saved me a lot of frustration, time, and expense.

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  2 года назад

      Really happy you got value from this video! Hope your pressure test goes well and you can move on with the build and be swimming just in time for summer! Thanks for the comment.

  • @scottmeczkowski1967
    @scottmeczkowski1967 3 года назад +2

    That manifold looks great, good thing you added the tie down, no one like a run away manifold

  • @sharonmcintire1899
    @sharonmcintire1899 2 года назад +1

    Great video. How are you threading that 1/2 in nipple into the 1/4 inch pvc bushing? Or is that bushing actually 1/2 inch female threaded?

    • @kd2181
      @kd2181 4 месяца назад

      Wondering too, I assume he wanted to say 1/2 because it's a 1/2 nipple

  • @007billfish
    @007billfish 3 года назад +3

    How did you go about stopping up the return jets at the pool to maintain pressure?

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  3 года назад +7

      On my skimmers I was able to use a threaded PVC plug and had to wrap the threads good with a teflon tape to get a good seal. Then on my returns I used an actual rubber plug that was made specifically for pressure testing applications. They are similar to a rubber winterizing plug, except instead of a tapered design they are a consistent size/circumference on both ends. I ordered them off of amazon for the PVC pipe size I had (2"). If you try to use the normal rubber winterizing plugs, be very careful as they will have a high chance of blowing out especially if you test up to 30 psi. I had tried this and had one blow out, would have been very dangerous had someone been in front of it. You can use a soapy water mixture to see if you are "leaking off" at either the plug size or on the actual pressure text manifold too. Let me know if this helps, happy to share more.

    • @-redacted_by_youtube
      @-redacted_by_youtube 3 месяца назад

      I use test balls. They work great won't have any leakage.

    • @jonnyPizz
      @jonnyPizz 20 дней назад

      ​@@-redacted_by_youtubetest balls? Where

  • @mikimiki195
    @mikimiki195 3 месяца назад

    How did you cap off other end skimmer and returns?

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  3 месяца назад +1

      Skimmers: The “port” in mine are threaded, so I used a PVC Cap to screw in with Teflon tape on the threads.
      Returns: I used a rubber “testing plug”, if you search online or on Amazon you’ll find them. They are very similar to a winterization plug, but heavier duty and won’t blow out as easily.
      If your skimmers aren’t threaded, a testing plug should work there as well.
      Hope this helps! Thks

    • @mikimiki195
      @mikimiki195 3 месяца назад

      @@SeldomRest thank you 🙏🏻

  • @obeliskgroup5714
    @obeliskgroup5714 2 года назад

    This is a great video. Can you also build an open stem plug to create a closed loop, in case I need to add fix-a-leak (or any leak fixer product) to the faulty line? in my case is the suction line. I don't want the fixing product to be all over the system or the pool.

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  2 года назад +2

      Hey there, thanks for the comment. I have not used any leak-fix products but don't why you couldn't modify this type of design to allow you to install as a closed loop. Check out LeakTronics channel, they have a ton of content covering leak detection and repair: ruclips.net/user/leaktronics

  • @chrislegiadre7093
    @chrislegiadre7093 2 года назад

    do you have a parts list for this manifold that you can share?

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  2 года назад

      Hey Chris, I don't have a parts list, but you should be able to find all of these materials at any big-box hardware store. Good luck with your project!

  • @relaxsleeplearn
    @relaxsleeplearn Год назад

    Just what I needed

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  Год назад

      Great to hear! Thanks the comment.

  • @JeremyLevesque
    @JeremyLevesque 2 года назад

    Can you use all PVC?

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  2 года назад

      Probably so, but as a few other's have commented, you just want to be careful anytime you have PVC under pressure with air. I think I've seen some all PVC designs available out there though. Thanks for the comment.

  • @steveroberts6879
    @steveroberts6879 3 года назад +1

    The ball valve is watertight but are we sure it's airtight?

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  3 года назад

      I can say I was successful using air to test with no leakage from the ball valve at all, and I had lines under pressure for up to 24 hours. I did use a soapy water solution to check for any leaks, once everything was tightened up I was good to go. I know some people do use water instead of air to test with as well.
      Thanks for the comment!

  • @kendrealthompson8163
    @kendrealthompson8163 2 года назад

    Great video

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  2 года назад

      Appreciate the comment! Thank you very much

  • @johnswimcat
    @johnswimcat 3 года назад

    Good video. We need to pressure test a 1 1/2" solvent weld pool system before backfilling and concreting in so this is very helpful

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  3 года назад +2

      Good luck with the project, and glad this video was helpful. Thanks for the comment!

  • @liamconroy6698
    @liamconroy6698 11 месяцев назад

    30psi is pretty high when we only test gas lines to 5kpa/1psi

  • @tomallen7699
    @tomallen7699 2 года назад +3

    Water is far safer to use than air- you can compress air, can't compress water. Plus if it is leaking water, easier to find. 30 psi is high with air!

    • @SeldomRest
      @SeldomRest  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment and feedback, great suggestion on the use of water as an alternative to air. Safety has to be a big focus anytime you pressurize a line for sure.

  • @vancegillenwater9609
    @vancegillenwater9609 7 месяцев назад

    You didn't show how you stopped the other end, or used the air compressor to get 30lbs. you know the tough stuff.. you talked a lot in the first 2/3 about not much. This could have been a 3 min video. But thanks.

    • @kd2181
      @kd2181 4 месяца назад

      The tough stuff? Plug your compressor in and turn the valve off at 30 psi lol wth

    • @kd2181
      @kd2181 4 месяца назад

      And you plug the other end lol, you might want to contact a professionnal for this

  • @DYIIdeas
    @DYIIdeas 3 месяца назад

    That manifold looks great, good thing you added the tie down, no one like a run away manifold