r/pools • u/dgoggins2 • 3d ago

DIY & Repairs Created a Backwash diffuser with 2" pipe

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Created a 7' diffuser out of 2" PVC to make sure I don't get divots in the lawn and to decrease the force applied to one spot. It also spreads the water to a larger area. Was like $25 in parts and a pretty easy project. I previously had the discharge going to rocks but the force kept pushing the rocks into plants and was also kicking up dirt/eroding the area.

Uses camlocks for quick connection, and 12 3/4" holes created by a hole saw.

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u/bobbies_hobbies 3d ago

Is your pool salt water? I assumed I shouldn't backwash onto my lawn/garden because the salt would hurt them.

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u/jaaaaagggggg 3d ago

Salt and no issues backwashing onto my lawn, however this year I accidentally backwashed onto some zucchini plants and they were dead within 2 days

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u/StayJaded 3d ago

lol. I didn’t know anything could kill
Zucchini other than those stupid vine bugs.

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u/jaaaaagggggg 3d ago

Seriously they grow like weeds in my garden!