Recent content by AdamS

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    Leak Detection...What Next?

    Hi Everyone, I hope you are well. Before I close the pool for the season I decided to try and finally find a small leak I have been dealing with. With the pool off, the water loss has stopped in the middle of the returns. When the pool was filled and running, I was losing between1/4-1/2...
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    Can I use These for Chlorine?

    Hey Everyone, I did great with stocking up on liquid chlorine this season but have run out now and cannot believe the price of bleach these days!! I have used this site and liquid chlorine since I got this pool 6 years ago but as the season winds down in NJ, can I use old tablets left from...
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    Water Loss

    Thanks!! I guess its great to hear from others locally with same issue, I need to put hose in couple times a week and sometimes make myself crazy, thinking its leak etc. I also have tried bucket testing but not sure of its actual validity because the pool surface bigger, thanks everyone!
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    Water Loss

    Thanks so much! I wonder if there is a general consensus on water loss per day; is 1/4 to 1/2 an inch actually normal as I have read? How much do kids jumping and splashing cause? Would love to hear people experiences!
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    Water Loss

    Hi Evereyone, Is it normal if I am heating the pool and then having cool nights in NJ to have to add water often? This has been ongoing for me, but I am definitely losing water overnight at higher amounts; we have been heating water to about 80 and some nights have dipped to the high 50's...
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    Inground Pool Light Alternatives?

    Here is 1 example I found, looking for other ideas, thanks! https://www.amazon.com/underwater-light-Mounts-stairs-floating/dp/B0051WRSU2/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_5?crid=1ZTSUDL3675S3&keywords=smartlite+underwater&qid=1556902184&s=gateway&sprefix=smartlite+unde%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-5-fkmrnull
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    Inground Pool Light Alternatives?

    Hi Everyone, So for the past couple years my pool light has not worked properly, it will go off on its own after a little while and then if I wait I can turn it back on; I have replaced the bulb and still did it, so I am not sire what to do? In the meantime I was thinking of an alternative...
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    Question re: closing skimmers

    If I want to let my water level drop (looking for possible leak source) and go below the skimmer line, can I run my pool with just the main drain open? How long can I operate like that? Thanks
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    Light not working- indication of where leak is?

    Hi Everyone I am in the process of locating a small leak in my pool and believe when I get home tonight I will confirm it is on the pool, not the pipes; At the same time my light, which I replaced he bulb only 2 seasons ago is not working properly, very dim. So my question is, is a light...
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    Recommendation for Leak Detection NJ

    I am (almost) at the point where I am willing to pay for help with leak detection and fix but if I do pay I want to make sure I'm hiring someone good! I am looking of anyone in NJ (Bergen County) has used someone reliable for this type of work. Thank you in advance!
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    Leak- Please Help- So Frustrated

    Thanks, sorry for delay in responding. So I should not try to just put a putty around to seal it? This is not an area of strength for me, is getting that fitting out easy? Thank you!
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    Leak- Please Help- So Frustrated

    Its about 10 years old. In the picture, there is a small leak where you see the white plummer tape; can I put putty to stop that or is there something else to do? I will try to use the dye kit around those common areas, should I shut off all equipment and plug everything up to see if I still...
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    Leak- Please Help- So Frustrated

    Im not great with all the terminology but I do have access to the bckwash port and when I use it I run the blue hose to street. A couple other facts: I do seem to be having a small leak where the pipe goes into the basket by the filter, would that be enough to cause such a water loss? How do I...
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