Inground Plumbing For Above Ground Pool?

[mogulbumm]

NewB here with new pool. 15x24' using 2Hp 2-Speed motor.

I'd like to know if it is possible to run hard plumbing from the pump to the pool (underground) and relocate the pump/filter approx 30' away from the pool itself. I live in MA so I would have to flush the lines before first freeze, but that wouldn't be an issue.

I guess my questions would be:

1. Would it abide by code (my guess is code in most states is pretty similar)?

2. Would I have to extend the ground from the pool, all the way underground to the pump to keep within code?

3. Electrical requires that an outlet be between 5' and 10' from the pool, but if I relocate the pump this wouldn't make sense (I'm sure I could clear this up with the inspector).

I'm about to build a deck around the pool and extend it to my current deck and want to put t he pump/filter in a more accessible area (and maybe add a gas heating system in the future as well). The filter is rather large and it would interfere with the deck, so I would have to move it outside the deck radius anyway.

Just curious if this could be done. I haven't dug the trench for the electrical yet, so I was figuring if I have to dig anyway......

[GTGallop]

Somewhere there is a formula to calculate how much pressure loss you get per linear foot of pipe and per 90 degrees of bend. I think that will be the main concern, not so much the fact that it is underground.

I'm in an area of Texas (South East) where the air temp rarely drops below 35 degrees, let alone the ground temp. Does your soil heave? Would you need to bury and run it below the frost zone?

[Pathfinder]

NewB here with new pool. 15x24' using 2Hp 2-Speed motor.

I'd like to know if it is possible to run hard plumbing from the pump to the pool (underground) and relocate the pump/filter approx 30' away from the pool itself. I live in MA so I would have to flush the lines before first freeze, but that wouldn't be an issue.

I guess my questions would be:

1. Would it abide by code (my guess is code in most states is pretty similar)?

Dont see y It wouldn t

2. Would I have to extend the ground from the pool, all the way underground to the pump to keep within code?

No, but depends on code

3. Electrical requires that an outlet be between 5' and 10' from the pool, but if I relocate the pump this wouldn't make sense (I'm sure I could clear this up with the inspector). Why Is that?? Most A/G pool Pumps have at least 15' cords (I think u mean if there is an outlet inside 10 it has to be a GFCI)

I'm about to build a deck around the pool and extend it to my current deck and want to put t he pump/filter in a more accessible area (and maybe add a gas heating system in the future as well). The filter is rather large and it would interfere with the deck, so I would have to move it outside the deck radius anyway.

Just curious if this could be done. I haven't dug the trench for the electrical yet, so I was figuring if I have to dig anyway......

You have a 2 HP pump for a relatively small pool You Should have more than enough to circ the pool from the distance you want.

[imnay]

Local Code issues must be answered by local authorities.

Our above ground pool has always been installed over a inground gunite floor for expanded depth liner with center depth main drain and inground pump and filtration system and multiple outlets from our pump/filter. Distances vary between the pump and the drain and various outlets but we estimate that our water completely cycles through our filter about every four hours of operation.

Our main drain is about 24 ft from pump. Our most distant outlet is about 40 ft from pump and skimmer is about 12 ft from pump.

It's worked fantastic for over 20 years.