Recent content by mokenews

Thanks so much for the info.:)

I have finally purchased a 4 x 20 solar panel for my above ground pool. I do not want it on the roof as I would not be able to repair it due to my fear of heights. I have looked over various rack builds but have not seen one made using pallets. Is there some reason that this would be a...

Dang, I should have stopped reading!!

I am so envious of your set up, having had Pool Boy over so many times, your beautiful yard, your warm water and, best of all, no ducks.

I am fighting green too with a solar cover. My Linden tree has been dropping its flowers and coating the pool. It has also been chilly the last week, so cover on and no swimming. Pulled cover off and green. I believe that the solar cover traps the debris from reaching the skimmer leading to...

I HAVE to use my leaf net during the spring when the monster tree is dropping flowers and early leaves. I have cleaned the skimmer in the morning and by the time I have run home at lunch break, the skimmer is packed so full that it has impeded water to the filter and pump :oops: And, insult to...

Never again!! Late, dark, friends - it all SEEMED like such a good idea until my 15 year son and his friend came home and walked out of the house onto the second floor deck that had a prime view of the pool. My poor son is scarred forever. And he told my older sisters.

Last year in very windy Nebraska, I used the wire fastener on my cover and also used clothspins instead of the clips. Certainly not a pretty sight but worked just fine.

Thanks for the replies. Added water, crossed my fingers, tightened up and turned the pump on. Seems to be working fine. No odd sounds and normal pressure. Am looking into hard plumbing and attack dogs.

HELP!! Second summer as a pool owner. Swam last night in lovely 85 degree water. Tested and added chlorine. Tonight, went out to check and lost about 6 inches of water. The intake hose to the pump was disconnected and the pump was running away on AIR. The water must have poured out until...

my installer told me that i could back fill dirt up to 18", so i have a slight difference in levels. then a friend told me that i should have the ground sloping away from the pool so not to have water puddle and wash under the pool - which of course would put me over 18". ??????????????? now...

Beautiful!!

water looks good, however I have a very dark blue liner, so not sure if I am seeing the "true" color.

Boy, I am a numbnut. Location does not go in sig. line, but off to the left. Please forgive me all. I'll correct it.

ok, put my location in. The duck was real and even though I live in good old farm land, I've NEVER woken up to a sight of a duck swooping down into my backyard! I praying he doesn't tell his friends. So, never again will I leave the solar cover off at night. I snapped a pic w/ my cell phone...