Recent content by Teresad2297

Hi everyone. We'd like to replace our keyed switch on our automatic pool cover (CoverPools). The switch is installed in the box next to the motor and cover requiring us to get down on hands and knees, lift open the heavy aluminum cover and reach in to turn the key. A real pain. We'd like to...

This is where I'm at ... Cleaned out pool, cleared skimmer line, pump is working, still can't get anything through the main drain, waiting for auto cover replacement to come in. I'm thinking that I should 'Backwash' the filter to clean out the sand (the filter hasn't been used for years) Any...

So, here's an update. I put the drain King in the drain line going into the pump. Closed the skimmer valve so it should only be pumping from main drain line. One kid Turned the water on slowly while another was stationed at to pool to watch for any effects. I pushed . the bladder in as far...

Picked up a drain king... But I have one question/concern before I try it on the main drain. I'm imagining several feet if not more of sludge in the main drain pipe. Could be the drain King under pressure may not be able to break through it. If that happens, will the build up of pressure in the...

Thanks guys - I've put the hose into the drain as far as it would go. ran until only clear water came back up. The skimmer and main drain are plumbed separately to a tee at the pump. I'll try pushing water back from the pump line into the pool to see if I can get anything out. I don't think...

Hi all. We inherited this pool when we bought a foreclosed home last year. I am now trying to get it up and running. Some background: it's a ~25k gal IG plaster pool that was severely neglected for years. Probably wasn't winterized one year and all exposed plumbing cracked and the pool...