Guide to Plumbing
A natural pool or pond needs a plumbing system installed so the water can stay clean and clear. This includes a pump, water jets, a UV Sterilizer, waterfall, biological filter and all the tubes and plumbing fittings needed to put it all together.
Natural pools and ponds are typically plumbed with PVC (white plastic) pipes and Flexible PVC tubes (usually black). Plumbing fittings include valves to control water flow and things like couplers, T's and crosses to attach plumbing lines together. Plumbing a natural pool correctly, especially the biological filter, is very important, so you'll need a solid design plan. You can learn all about plumbing a natural pool at The Natural Pool Academy.
Natural pools and ponds are typically plumbed with PVC (white plastic) pipes and Flexible PVC tubes (usually black). Plumbing fittings include valves to control water flow and things like couplers, T's and crosses to attach plumbing lines together. Plumbing a natural pool correctly, especially the biological filter, is very important, so you'll need a solid design plan. You can learn all about plumbing a natural pool at The Natural Pool Academy.
A 3" Ball Valve
When buying plumbing supplies for your natural pool or pond, first make sure that everything is rated for pressure. PVC fittings and pipes should be labeled "Schedule 40" only. If labeled "DWV" that plumbing product it is for drainage only and will not be able to handle the pressure you need for your NSP to have proper water circulation. We personally like SPEARS and Bluefin brands for Sch. 40 plumbing supplies.
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When installing the plumbing in a trench from your natural pool to your pump housing area, make sure all of your plumbing lines are below the frost/freeze line for your specific region. Refer to the image to the right to find your frost line depth in the US, or check online by searching your zip code. |
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We highly recommend using a primer first when you are glueing your plumbing parts together. Apply the primer on clean pvc plumbing both on the insert and socket piece, wait 10 seconds and then apply your glue. *Do not use primer on flex pipes, only rigid pvc* |
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We use blue cement for our jobs, partly so that we can see exactly where we are glueing to ensure we coat the parts fully. When inserting the piece make sure you give it a slight twist and hold/push the parts together for 10-15 seconds to be on the safe side. |