Recent content by Piper Mike

I'd recommend if you are using a saltwater system to stop using it. I have heard countless stories and know of many people that have had their intex frame rust because they were using a saltwater system. That would save you from the rust in my opinion anyways Mike

Very good tip. Thanks for sharing

I opened mine on march 5th. Water is 60 degrees and I'm also waiting until 70 degree water but I could be tempted at 67 degrees as nice as the water looks.

I was wondering if any of you have a poolside changing area/cabana area? I was thinking about making one. The kids and their friends all summer long come in the house after being outside just dripping. So I thought if I had an area from them to change outside that would really help. If any of...

Well the deed is done. The hole is cut. I have a very slight leak (drip) at the bottom of the Hayward skimmer where the end screws in and the water is currently refilling the part that I lost below the hole. Won't try the pump until tomorrow after work. This was a huge step for me as I treat my...

You said a slight leak. How to you fix this? Did you end up splitting the gasket?

The cap looks like the cap that came with the sandfilter.

Good question. I have same problem. What I'm going to do is keep them hooked up to the pump that came with the pool and get a fountain to spray into the pool on the return.

Here's a question I have two butterfly gaskets for the Hayward skimmer. Any chance I could use them both rather then cut my gasket in two? Would it be any better to use two vs cut one? Mike

There's enough people on here that have done it and I've never heard anyone say not to do it. If you are that worried about you can always put a brace under it? I'm thinking of doing this myself

Thanks That's the part I bought at Lesley's pool supplies today I can't wait. I'm having a guy help me Monday after work. I could do it myself but my wife doesn't trust me :-) Mike

Hi Dom After reading what you said about why you didn't hard plumb your pool because when you are in it, it's always moving made me think. The kids get that pool moving so much I end up always having to tell them to be a bit more careful. So makes me really think. What did you use to connect...

I just received my new sand filter in the mail today. Boy I can't wait! I wish it was done now but I need to drain some of the pool. It sounds like it's easier to completely split the liner then to guess how far to cut correct? Mike

Hi Dom When you mean you "split" the gasket do you mean you completely cut it in two? My gasket is currently split but not in two. Just wondering if I need to do more to my gasket.

Thanks again Dom I must admit I'm terrified about the thought of cutting my liner. Everything inside of me is saying not to do it, but I know it will be a better pool because of it