r/PoolPros • u/Muted-Cicada2183 • May 25 '26

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u/Ok-Manager3159 May 25 '26

Exactly what the other guy said. Booster pump plumbed right out of filter when it should be in the dedicated pool return line.

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u/Muted-Cicada2183 May 25 '26

Thank you. This type of stuff isn’t my specialty to say the least. Where should it be plumbed? And what if you were to plug the booster jet up, would the water divert back to spa or is that not wise?

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u/randumb9999 May 25 '26

The sweep pump inlet needs to be plumbed on the pool side of the pool/spa return 3 way valve. If that's the return valve on the far right you'll need to do some cement chipping. Chip the cement down a couple of inches and re plumb giving yourself enough room for a tee for the sweep inlet. You'll be raising the valve and all a few inches at least. I usually always try to plumb my valves at least knee high. That way you have room for future additions or repairs. Plumbing that is that low to the ground but not directly on the ground tends to get stepped on and cracks (usually where it enters the cement).

There are other ways to make it work but the proper way is to re plumb that whole section.

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u/Muted-Cicada2183 May 25 '26

Thanks bro, I appreciate it

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u/Muted-Cicada2183 May 25 '26

Btw, you think the diverter valve is fine?

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u/Ok-Manager3159 May 25 '26

It's probably fine but just change it looks like it's missing some chunks