Recent content by Chad_in_TX

Not trying to be a D, but can you elaborate? These things used to last YEARS!! Less than 4 years, probably closer to 3 is ridiculous. And if the timer keeps accurate time, what exactly is worn on it so fast?

So couple weeks ago, I went out mid day and notice the pool wasn’t running. I looked at the timer and the On Tripper was at an angle and I kinda had to lightly pry it off. The Tripper was slightly bent, so I put it back into shape. Thought all was good. The next couple days, the pool...

Can anyone tell me what they think could be the issue with this pump? It’s not leaking, I’ve made sure nothing was in the impeller, and pressure is fine, heat gun registered about 115 degrees after almost 8 hours (which I think is normal) but it seems WAY LOUDER then I remember it being…. I...

After about 10 minutes, I start to notice a slow leak on my booster pump. I originally thought it was coming from the side because of some buildup of calcium on the side, when I propped it up, it appears the leak is coming from the bottom because I don’t see water coming from the side. Because...

So, i measured the depth within my returns and it’s only between 6-8” deep. A guy I spoke to today said then that issue is probably definitely inside the beam. Which means if the issue is where we think it is, we would have to bust through the front of that waterfall…. And I’m finding...

Update: So, I just rigged up some fish tape w/ an inspection camera and went around the perimeter of the pool. Good news is I didn’t see a pinched pipe, or any massive bubbling up (like chlorine would have degraded the line or something). Granted, I suppose there could be leaks that I just...