Pool plumbing and bypass system

[@ianhelm3315]

HI great video I've just bought a heat pump what fittings did you use to connect the intex hoses?

[@chrischurchill1054]

You can get 2" socket connectors and pipe from most pool suppliers (e.g www.1stdirectpools.com/pool-supplies/pool-plumbing/abs-pvc-pool-pipe-fitting/2-pipe/2-socket-nipple-22710 ), but you will also need to get some additional rubber washers/gaskets (e.g www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DGFVSXK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) and/or PTFE tape to fully seal the screw join as the Intex hose is a proprietary size. The Intex pipe itself is 1 1/2" but the screw thread is a shallow 2".

[@gtsussex3467]

Can I ask, how you power the heat pump as I assume it draws a fair bit (have ordered exactly the same one)? Oh and huge thanks for doing the spreadsheet - incredibly useful as I was looking for plumbing bits!

[@chrischurchill1054]

Hi, as the heat pumps input is only 230v I didn't do anything too elaborate. I simply wired this to a plug socket which lead directly to its own RCD so not to share with anything else. I did get a thicker T&E flex and IP66 socket but as a whole, it wasn't too complicated. However, I should be obliged to say, if you're not confident around this area, I would suggest an electrician for peace of mind :) Glad you found the itemization handy. I found it surprisingly tricky starting from scratch and hunting all the right pieces down. Hopefully, you've saved yourself some research time there.

[@chrischurchill1054]

Another thing that just dawned on me which may come up and bite you - if you're getting the PVC plumbing, and are using the Intex flexi hoses, you will most likely also need some gaskets/rubber washers (which dont come with either PVC pipes or Intex hoses) as the proprietary Intex screw sizes are a little out causing slight leaks in the joints. You can make them fit without the rubber seals using LOADS of PTFE tape and/or plumbers putty, or otherwise hacking down the screw joints to the right size, but getting the gaskets would be easier. Hope it helps.

[@gtsussex3467]

@@chrischurchill1054 Thanks so much - that's incredibly useful!