Recent content by rjbur

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    Flex PVC Underground?

    I've seen many such videos such as this. Makes me think it's an accepted practice. So did you have a question or just impressed how easy they make it look. I'm no pro so I'm always impressed how easy they make this all look.
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    Where do you buy PVC connectors?

    I do my research and then check Amazon. Looks to me like a coupling. Not sure of size. These are ones I use: Amazon.com : Hayward SP14982S 2-Inch Socket White PVC Flush Female Socket Union : Swimming Pool Heaters : Patio, Lawn Garden I agree with previous post. A picture of where theses...
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    Single speed pump vs 2 speed pump

    Yes. You'll save greatly on your electric bill. I recently replaced my pump with: Amazon.com : Hayward SP3400VSP EcoStar VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump Energy Star Certified : Swimming Pool Water Pumps : Patio, Lawn Garden Works great and has plenty of power. It actually has more than 2...
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    Dang it! The New Pump Won't work either!!!!! WTH

    I had to use a vacuum... Since I do not have a place to attach on side on pool I have to remove skimmer basket and attach pipe/hose there. Worked great and much faster than pool sweeper. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Flex PVC Underground?

    I've got a quick question. I was thinking, I know it can be dangerous, of using flex underground to re-rout my lines with nice big radius bends to my other side of the house. Then I read somewhere that subterranean termites actually can eat through this stuff and cause leaks. Supposedly its...
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    To Plug or Not To Plug, That Is The Question...

    Hi, first post here... I live in Northern California, so my question is not a "winterizing" question. I need to do some work on the plumbing / piping on the filter system. Basically I am moving the system about 60+ feet from one side of the house to the other. I plan to re-layout / rerun the...