Recent content by Nectarologist

Not dense at all, better safe than sorry come spring. You're correct, the water will displace the antifreeze but the noodle will replace the ice-absorbing capability so it doesn't matter. But you do need to keep your skimmer lid on so it keeps the noodle in the water (so it can absorb the...

Yes. That's what I have, a tarp w aqua bricks. But to be honest, why spend the money? Just use the safety cover you have as designed (pump water off as needed). Put water back up to the middle of the skimmer with something to absorb ice expansion (like the aforementioned noodle or use a 2 L...

Just to be sure, is the solid cover a loop loc type cover with anchors to hold it in place on the decking? Or a true tarp type with water bags (or water blocks) to hold it in place? If it's not a loop loc type (which is how I'm reading it) you need water in the pool to support the cover. Tarp...

I bought the Swimables R0357200 from Amazon. It was $40. It was fine all of last summer as well as this season so I'd recommend it. It looks like the name brand one is $70. not worth it imo.

I wouldn't keep it clean if you won't be swimming in it before the liner replacement. But I would go to Lowe's/HD and buy mosquito dunks (probably less than $10). Put them in according to the directions so you don't have a breeding ground. I'd cover the pool back up if it's easy enough. If the...

Hello. I think I need a new pump but wanted to run it past folks here to be sure. 240 connection, Doheny 1.5 single speed pump that was put in 8/2021. This year I opened the pool for the season and started it up and everything was fine. I ran the pump starting about 5 pm and when I woke up in...

The chamfered texture is a beveled edge, right? If so I would be aware that it's another edge to step on (with bare feet). Those pavers are pretty large so it's not like you would step on an edge every step compared to a small paver but just something to think about. I personally would go...

You can use the dig dirt for sure. In the NYC tri-state area that's all that is used by a majority of builds. If you want to put down decking asap then don't use it but it would be fortune to truck away the dirt and then bring in all that rock by me. I think the labor/truck costs are more that...

Hi. I have a very similar issue. I'm not as steep as you but same results..dirt in the pool. Your phrase "insanely heavy rain" is exactly what I've said. Keep your chemistry balanced, as you should do anyway. It just needs time to filter out. I had to vacuum to waste a couple of times when it...

Wow! looks great. Seeing these DIY has me wanting to try it if I ever move to a house without a pool. Great job, you should be very proud. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Looks like you did a great job. I did the same with mine this year for the first time. We'll be saving a lot of money year over year now. You also reminded me to remove the handle to the main drain valve :) Thanks This is from RayPak: I assume removing the plugs is in case water comes back...

I just used my cyclone for the 1st time yesterday. It was awesome. This year is break even and from now on it's just effort and no more $450 closing bills. I have a 1.5" fitting on my equipment so I connected the cyclone to that. Note that you'll likely need an adjustable clamp (worm clamp) to...

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Are you using a solid tarp type cover? If so I wouldn't even drain the pool. If you drain it for your own piece of mind while blowing out the lines, raise the water level back up so the pool water supports the cover. I don't see anchors in the decking so I assume you have the solid cover (so do...

That leaves 1.5 feet on each end, which is tight. But I use that size myself because on one end I have grass so I only put the cover over the coping (the cover would kill the grass). As long as you have a pump for the cover you'll be fine. Same goes for the sides of my pool (cover only on...