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Since pool water Plumbing typically does not connect directly your home water system, the installation typically does not have to meet all state and local building codes. However, it is commonly considered a "best practice" to meet the building codes in the most reasonable manner.
That being said, PVC pool plumbing is typically installed in a fashion similar to that of an underground sprinkler system for a lawn with the pipes buried 6"-12" below grade.
PLEASE CONSULT A LOCAL POOLBUILDER FOR DEPTH RECOMMENDATION IF YOU LIVE IN A REGION WHERE FREEZING TEMPS OCCUR!
In regards to "which" pipes to bury, I would suggest that the more pipes that are buried, the less chance of accidental damage and the more professional looking the installation.
Hope this helps ...
building codes differ so check yours....and yes the codes apply to pools.....water pipe...8" to 12" inches below bond beam......high volt elect in conduit...18" ....gas line to heater....24"
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Should you insulate swimming pool pipes underground?
I see no reason why you would insulate them. When you close your pool for winter you will purge (empty) your pump and pipes. The water in the pool would freeze long before the water will in the pipes under ground.
Does a spa in the deep end of a gunite pool weaken the overall structure?
The spa can go anywhere if it is installed properly.
Can a 5 foot deep flat bottom fiberglass pool be installed above ground with decking and skirting around it or can it be installed 2 feet deep and 3 feet above ground with decking and skirting?
no,cause it will break
Should you drain your pool when it is about to overflow?
You should never completely drain an above ground pool. The chemicals in the vinyl liner that allow it to stretch when originally installed do not last. If you drain the water, the liner will shrink and when you refill the pool there is a good chance that instead of stretching back the liner will rip instead. NEVER drain your pool.
What damage can a hard freeze do to an inground pool?
It can crack the pool and any pipes that has water in them that freeze. a way of protecting the pool is to float drums in a line along the middle of the pool there by leaving an unfrozen track along the middle into which the ice can expand. You should definitely empty the filter and exposed water pipes.
How close should solar heater be from pool?
Ideally within 15 feet to minimize heat lose from the pipes.
How much earth do you put in your pool 18 round 5 ft deep?
You should not put any Earth in your 18 foot round 5 foot deep pool. You should only put water and cleaners in the pool.
What about the pool anitfreeze which was put in the pipes when closing the pool Does this fileter into the pool water when opening the pool?
You should remove the antifreeze with a shop vac if possible, antifreeze will not hurt the water, but is just one more thing in the water that you do not need to be there.
I live in Memphis Tn and I would like to know if you think my pool has a leak or is this normal evaporation My pool is 10 x 32 by 4 feet deep is this normal or do I have a leak?
A good way to see if you have a leak in your pool is to # take a bucket and fill it with water from your pool. # mark it at the water level. # mark the pool at the water level. # wait a few days if there is no leak in the pool then the water level in the bucket should have reduced by the same amount as the water level in the pool, however if the water level in the pool has gone down more then the water level in the bucket you have a leak in the pool or in the pipes around the pool.
What is the layout of the plumbing system in a pool spa, as shown in the diagram?
The plumbing system in a pool spa typically consists of pipes that connect the pool and spa to a pump and filter. Water is circulated through these pipes to keep the pool clean and maintain proper water circulation. The diagram shows the layout of these pipes and how they are connected to the pump and filter.
How much chlorine should be used for a pool that is 18' wide and 4' deep?
Get a test kit
I was told that my 30 year old pool was installed without a hydrostatic valve Can a hydrostatic valve be now installed with the pool full or must it be emptied?
I'm not sure if it can be installed after a pool has been installed, try contacting a company who makes these hydrostatic valves and see if it can be done. good luck.
