moving a chlorinator

[mp11735]

I need to move my chlorinator and started digging to see what's involved. The first thing I noticed were the hoses were the flex type, is this typical? Do they install into the PVC joints the same way as PVC (Glue)
Any advice would be appreciated

[CarlD]

Yup! TigerFlex is great stuff. Too many pool installers think it's hose and try to use internal barbed fittings. With 3 hose clamps near their failure point it MAY not leak.

But if you glue it up the same as the rigid stuff it never leaks. I use and work with TigerFlex all the time. Best way to cut it on-site is with a saber saw (incorrectly called a "jig saw"). The bigger, Sawzall-type of saw doesn't do as well (though it's better for the rigid pipe, but you can use it. Have a razor knife with a fresh blade to trim it.

I've been told lots of things about how to handle TigerFlex, but I've never had a problem with the following:
1) Use PVC cleaner first, very, very thoroughly. You'll know it when you see it.
2) Use primer. I don't like to use the combined cleaner/primer on TF. Just not sure of it.
3) Use Schedule 40 rated glue. Some claim the blue glue is better for TF and is more flexible, but I haven't seen or noticed any difference is the quality of the fittings after 9 years of using the stuff.

I just get the 3 chems from Home Depot.

If you need the plumbing to actually be structural and support the chlorinator, then you need to use rigid Schedule 40 pipe. I combine 'em without any problem.

Carl

[mp11735]

Thanks for the help, its moved and out of the way now

[CarlD]

Great!

Carl