Recent content by cha2ga

Hey to all! I'm not trying to rehash everything on this subject. I have done a LOT of reading and have a few questions. First of all here are my pool particulars. 27 foot pool just got installed last week. based on "clock positions" my pool looks like this: deck runs from 5 to 8:30 wedding cake...

Thanks for all the responses. We do winterize here in upstate SC but maybe not to the level as some parts of the country. For winterizing I cover, gizmo in the skimmer, drain filter, drain pump, drain lines, cap return, shutoff breaker to pump. I had a 27' for 15 years that came with my house...

that's exactly correct...now what to do?

Installer finished today. I had a 27' round put in. A main drain was installed at my request and a three way valve was specified. The installer did not put a three way valve in. Instead, he used 1.5in ball valves coming from the skimmer and the main drain. Will this work? Pro's and Con's needed...

thanks for the link, I looked around but am still having trouble visualizing how a center mounted reel works. Particularly, how easy it is suppossed to be. What do you do with it once it is rolled up? Can one person do it? Will I have to do it, or will my wife be able to handle it? Can my two...

Does anyone have ideas on the best way to use a solar cover with a 27' round AGP? I have seen one picture of the reels mounted to the top of 4x4 posts and it seemed to be a pretty good idea. What are some possible solutions? Pictures would be great. I have had a pool for many years and am...

Nice solar reel setup! Can you provide more details on how it works and how to get the solar cover on/off of the pool? Thanks in advance, Philip