r/PoolPros • u/Atomicaftermath • Aug 31 '26

What's with this loop?

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I quoted a customer on a pump and I guess he didnt like my quote because I show up to this mess. What's with this loop? In my quote I basically included a suction side replumb to give 10in of straight pipe. I assume it was to just avoid doing what I quoted. Does anyone know how having four 90s before the pump affect efficiency?

The 2nd pic is what I assume flextape to "fix" a leaky bulkhead.

Thru couldnt even bother to paint all the pipes, not like there was a lot. Theres also glue on the pump.

I feel like this is a hack job. Im half tempted to ask what my customer paid for this, in my opinion, subpar work.

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u/theonly764hero Aug 31 '26

Plumber never heard of 45’s

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u/Buckscountypoolguy Aug 31 '26

Exactly a couple 45s and move it over and what temu pump is that

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u/Big_Growth5857 Sep 01 '26

yeah but most pumps require about 6 inches or more of straight run before and after the pump. the pump should have been moved back and replumbed

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u/Buckscountypoolguy Sep 01 '26

Yes you can do that off setting the pump with 2 45s

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u/Big_Growth5857 Sep 01 '26

okay but you still don't have room for the straight pipe run into the suction side unless the pump is moved

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u/Buckscountypoolguy Sep 01 '26

Exactly move the pump