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    Question about skimmer pipe volume and drain gate

    Thanks for the reply. I've updated my pool data sheet and found that the pool only has about 4500 gallons; a big spa with only two inlets, but still useful for an old guy. I really appreciate learning about this stuff and enjoy reading about various problems and solutions. I've decided to...
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    Question about skimmer pipe volume and drain gate

    Thanks for your reply. That is a good question. I don't know the answer to it. I'll have to take a dow rod and see how far it goes down straight. But, you mention the other side. I only have one skimmer. I won't be back at the house though until Sunday. I'll check it out on Monday and get back...
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    Question about skimmer pipe volume and drain gate

    I have a small in-ground pool that is roughly 10' x 19' and approximately 6000 gallons. The lines are 1 1/2". After blowing the skimmer line out from the pump with an air compressor set at about 25 PSI, I closed the skimmer valve next to the pump. I then added anti-freeze to the skimmer opening...
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    Winterizing preferences

    Hello, I notice that winterizing an in-ground pool seems to come in two flavors. One uses compressed air starting at one of the pump ports and the other uses high volume low pressure (HVLP) air blown from the skimmer toward the pump and filter. Of course a compressor could be used from the...