Recent content by iam4iam

Like I said, it seems to "get the job done." I assume that the lack of complete prime, if not a suction leak, is due to lower flow rate, meaning that it's not a problem per se, and I'll just need to probably run a bit longer to get the same turnover. Is this an accurate analysis?

Due to unintentional negligence (pump running dry) that I didn't previously have to be concerned with when I was living where the pool is--I just had to address a squealing pump for the second time since 2022. The first time, I replaced the motor to save $, but I remembered it being such a pain...

Wow, good eye! I'll give it a little adjustment. Thanks.

Got it!!! Thank you!! https://photos.app.goo.gl/cMf5MdJZ7doC9ZrC7

I taped the back of a box end wrench so the nut wouldn't just pop out (see pic) but seeing the back of the board I now understand why it was virtually impossible to position the wrench close enough for the screw to reach the nut. Thanks for those pics. Removing the board will help for sure...

It looks like there is already a built in nut on the back of the hole. I can't get into a position to see the back of the other hole to compare. Trying to imagine holding another nut in place behind the hole while tightening screw. Sound idea for sure, but won't be easy.

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I replaced the motor on my pump and now I'm reinstalling. I successfully connected one of the two leads, but I was having difficulty seating the other lead under the screw that tightens down to hold it in place, so I removed the screw completely to make it easier to position the lead wire under...

I was about to say I realized it wasn't mustard algae because it is in a location of direct sunlight (as is most of my pool, which I guess bodes well for mustard algae prevention). I took a stiffer brush to the stuff on the step, and it starts to come off, so it is clearly some sort of stain. No...

Is this mustard algae? A stiff-bristled brush won't get up what is on the step, and my pool brush won't get it up what is on the bottom of the pool. on step on bottom of pool

I know these "pool store potions" are not recommended by TFP, because they are not needed with the BBB method (which has served me well since I joined the first spring in this house), but the previous owner left some. They have been sitting for years, because I am somewhat of a hoarder, and it...

I think it's just the angle of the picture that makes the wall look recessed. This picture verifies that. The resistance when I lift clearly has something to do with the wall, though. I pulled up again today and water started leaking through the wall, I think through the bottom of where it goes...

Here are two photos that show the planned slope of the patio. photo 1 photo 2 I'm guessing I just need to raise the skimmer until the lid is in line with the patio slope, right? Still wondering whether the way it is screwed into the pool wall is restricting movement.

The wall is bulged in (out actually). There are a lot of places around the perimeter of the pool where the coping transition is way off. The guy that told me the skimmer should be lifted also told me that the metal rods that connect the pool wall to the long stakes are normally installed with...

Okay, so I'm finally down to the pipe. When I try to pull up, it moves about an inch, but then there is a lot of resistance. I may just need to move some more dirt to give enough clearance for the horizontal run to shift away from the pool, but I just want to make sure I don't have to worry...