Installation - Plumbing
New Pools:
When installing the TriStar VS on a new pool, care should
be taken to ensure proper pipe and equipment sizing to
handle the maximum flow required
(fig 1).
Existing Pools: When installing the TriStar VS on existing pools, care
should be taken to insure the maximum flow does not
exceed the capacity of the pipe and equipment*
(fig 1).
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SYSTEM FLOW RATE BY PIPE SIZE
1.5” Plumbing
38 GPM @ 6 fps
51 GPM @ 8 fps
2” Plumbing
63 GPM @ 6 fps
84 GPM @ 8 fps
2.5” Plumbing
90 GPM @ 6 fps
119 GPM @ 8 fps
3” Plumbing
138 GPM @ 6 fps
184 GPM @ 8 fps
* Refer to equipment manuals for flow rates.
Figure 1
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Note: Length of pipe (L) between pump suction port and first elbow or
fitting should be at least 5 times pipe size.