Recent content by tpabrad

Correct, there are holes directly connected to the blower in the seat. I have been told the tubing normally used for these holes is usually flimsy which makes it easy to puncture, hence causing lots of issues when trying to resurface. Unfortunately the pool is on its original surface and tile...

I'm currently getting my pool resurfaced and retiled. I have a spa that spills over into the pool. When I bought the place the current blower was dead. I bought a new one and it works great. There are a number of holes drilled into the seats around the spa and the thing cranks really well. We...

Thanks for the info. I looked up the list for our area and the company we got the quote from wasn't on there so that helps to explain the much higher costs. I would go direct if we weren't having more work done on top of it.

We are currently shopping around to have our pool resurfaced. Its approx 30 years old and was never done by the previous owners. I've had multiple vendors come out and it comes down to 3 options and each one has great things to say about what they do, and bad things to say about everyone else...

The system calls for 3200 and test was showing 3600, so I considered that high just because it was over what it called for. Its a Crystal Pure CL-60. The local pool store is usually pretty good so I am having a hard time doubting what they are showing. I added another bag when I got back and its...

I just switched to salt and was using the Taylor 0630 and 0718 bottles to test the water. After adding a drop of 0630 to 10ml of water and then adding 0718 I am getting 18 drops in before it turns from milky white to salmon/brick red color. So I felt I was on the high level for my salt. However...

Simple question here. I am preparing to put in an SWG that has 2" ends. I have the bushings to go down to an inch and a half on both sides. On the output side I have the flow switch with the T connecting to the SWG via 2". On the other end of the T I have the bushing going back down to 1 1/2. I...

Thanks ping. The check valve isn't bad since I won't have to re-do much else. I already have everything else I need to put the cell inline with the flow switch right after the cell. And your right, its a small price to pay to save the 3 grand I spent on the heater.

I am putting in a Crystal Pure SWG and was reading through the manual/install guide. I thought I had everything planned out but caught something on the second go around regarding the flow switch. First it requires 12 inches of straight length before it is in place with the cell itself counting...

Didn't think about having to take it off to clean it, that makes a lot more sense now. My biggest animal problem would be squirrels followed by maybe armadillos or possums. I've never seen them on that side of the house though, they seem to love digging up the grass on the other side of the house.

I will be installing a new system in the next few weeks and have everything pretty much planned out but not sure how to handle the cable between the cell and the control panel. What is normally done with this? It seems messy to just string it across everything up to the controller. Where it will...

I was worried that was the case. That means there is something else below the skimmer assembly with a leak. The very bottom of my skimmer had a crack in it and I sealed it off to get me by for the time being but was worried that wasn't the only issue. I'm now convinced my main drain is...

The only time my pump basket stays full and free of any air pockets is when I isolate the spa, runs clean as could be. Most other combinations though cause it to run relatively rough; causing air bubbles to spit out the nearest returns. I thought leaks in the plumbing could have been an issue...

I thought about doing it myself. My concerns are tying it back into the side of the pool properly. Will see how it goes once I get more information on how much it will cost me. It will likely be easier to do it all together.