Recent content by Eldemac

Well, just in case anyone ever happens to find this in a search, here's what I went with. After sifting through all the advice I got (haha) I decided to give silicone a try. It looks like it did the trick. Just as a by the way, if I ever have to install the skimmer again, maybe on my next...

Yes, it was cut in half. I followed the directions on HacoboPablo's recent post. Just looking for what to do when there is a leak.

Hi, I just installed the Hayward skimmer on my Intex AGP. All went well, except, as you can tell, it is leaking at the gasket. I'm just looking for some advice. I'm a woman, so I don't think I over tightened the screws, although I guess that could be a possibility. I tested, and they won't...

Hi HacoboPablo, quick question. I did this yesterday and I was wondering about the hose clamp. Is that actually serving a purpose? It is over hard, solid plastic so the hose beneath is not being constricted. The hose itself actually fits very tightly over the bottom of the skimmer, I had to...

It looks great! Where did you get the steps leading up to the deck? I could use those...

Just curious, how did you end up setting your pavers? Above or level?

Well, just to close out this topic for anyone who searches in the future, I decided to take it down. I spent most of yesterday dismantling the old Doughboy. I did discover that there was more rust damage down at the ground level, on the outside wall. Are there normally two walls on these...

My only concern with contacting a Doughboy dealer is that their first priority would be to sell me a new one. How would you look at the bottom rails? Do you have to take off the top rails?

Hi guys, love the forum! I've got this older ABG pool that came with my house purchase. I believe it may be a Doughboy, because it has a Doughboy skimmer. I've never had a pool before and have no way to judge if this is still in good enough shape to use, or should I just take it down and...