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    Vingli or Rocky's Pool Reel for an Old Gal

    My husband and I are going back and forth between Vingli's and Rocky's pool reels. Money is a concern, but I don't want to purchase the Vingli reel if I can't use it by myself. I don't want to use blocks or sandbags that I see suggested to keep the Vingli reel from moving when I take the 12 mil...
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    Should I plug the second hole in the skimmer box or unplug the outlet?

    So I should take the plug out of the outlet to let it do it's job?
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    Should I plug the second hole in the skimmer box or unplug the outlet?

    I have two holes in the skimmer box and an outlet that is plugged which is below the skimmer box. I don't have a drain so what is the purpose of the second hole and outlet? Should I plug the second hole or unplug the outlet?
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    Installation of Pentair 34004 - HELP!

    My husband is replacing our pump with the Pentair 34004 and has concerns about the present configuration of the plumbing. According to the info from Pentair, 90 degree angles are to be avoided if possible. I have attached photos of what we have now. Do we need to reconfigure the pipes with...
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    Replacing Utilitech Pump

    Thanks. I've ordered the Pentair 34004 and the Zodiac as well as the Baracuda 3G. I may only have a few weeks of swimming season in East Tennessee, but I'll be ready for next year.
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    Replacing Utilitech Pump

    This is the vacuum head that came with the pool. We always use the skimmer basket when cleaning, but the pine needles are still getting through. It has a chip missing so we are replacing it. I greatly appreciate recommendations for a vacuum. The lovely robotic vacuums are not in our budget...
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    Replacing Utilitech Pump

    The motor on our pump froze for the second time this summer. Pine needles were in the impeller both times. Unfortunately, we could not get the motor to run after we removed the needles the second time. My question is should we go with a different pump. I find it troublesome that the pine...