Recent content by Coffin Dodger

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    Replace Hayward SP1408 Inlets without deck removal?

    Ive fixed a return from inside the pool once...pretty ghetto but the end result was excellent. It involves cutting a 4 inch or so square out around the return in the pool wall (diamond blade in 4 inch grinder), clearing dirt out to get a clean cut on the return pipe, having a neighborhood kid...
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    Tom's pool leak

    An *easy* fix for the light is to take it out of the niche, see where the wire goes into the niche, then take some butyl tape and stuff it in the hole and around the wire to seal any leak in the conduit. The butyl tape will conform to any shape you wish and is easily removable. Ive seen...
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    Tom's pool leak

    So you noticed the leak got worse after you pump, cleaned and started it correct? Does your pool have a hydrostatic valve in the main drain? If so there might be a chance that the valve opened when the pool was empty, and when it filled to the point to have enough pressure to close the valve...
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    ArmorGuard Pool coating

    I wouldnt think that any pool coating would last forever, especially if its a re-coat (unless the surface was PROPERLY prepped and paint preforms as stated). Ive used Olympic epoxy coating (Zeron is tops) and Ive seen them last up to 8-10 years. Dont forget that the paint is only going to be as...
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    Pool Covers

    From my experience you will be happy with that Loop Loc. I would also be one to say Loop Loc is the best on the market.
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    In The Swim safety covers

    Maybe this can help...apparently the InTheSwim covers are made by GLI. Anyone ever deal with a GLI cover?
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    In The Swim safety covers

    Thanks for the welcome :wave: Funny you ask if I can request a sample...I just checked todays mail pile and noticed the cover package InTheSwim sent. It has house brand, loop loc and meyco samples. The InTheSwim looks comparable to the MeycoLite material though maybe a tad lighter. What...
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    In The Swim safety covers

    Anyone have any feedback on the quality of the In The Swim economy mesh safety covers? Im thinking of getting one for my kidney, already have the measurements and the tools to install (Ive done this twice at my old house with Meyco and Merlin covers). Any feedback would be great!