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Tue, Oct 25, 11 at 17:02
| In order to operate my spa overflow properly I need to apply a small amount of back pressure to my pool return line. I have standard swivel type fittings on my 5 pool return outlets. I want to plug or reduce the flow on one or two. The ID of the return fitting is 15/16 of an inch. This will not take a standard pvc fitting. Are there special plugs made for these? I haven't had much luck searching the net. Any suggestions?
Thanks. Waterouzel |
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| This should be done at the valve that controls whether water is directed toward the spa or pool, not but inserting fittings in the returns. Scott |
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- Posted by waterouzel (My Page) on Wed, Oct 26, 11 at 15:14
| Yes, ordinarily that is correct however this is an unusual pool/spa arrangement. The spa is significantly higher than the pool and I want to use the most efficient speed on my intelliflo that I can. The return water won't reach spa height unless the speed is much higher than I like. The pool is 16000 gals and uses 3 inch suction and 2.5 inch return lines with 5 pool outlets. My thinking is if I plug one or two of the returns (or just reduce its diameter) I can raise the water using the same pump speed enough to reach the spa valve. I have some rubber stoppers to experiment with but eventually want to use something more secure and permanent. |
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| You still haven justified not doing it with the valve at the pad. Scott |
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