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Or I piece together my own system, but my limited knowledge will get me into trouble!

Bump! The only option I've found to date is the Sun Ray system http://www.sunrayus.com/ but it's not easy to find prices. most of what I find are solar powered well pumps for remote locations.

I can't see the pictures. IS there a link?

You might be able to mount a solar heater on a patio cover for shade, making it dual use. Or on top of a tool shed if it's strong enough for the extra weight. It doesn't have to be on the roof. Just a place where it can get the best sun exposure. Seeing how the sun is so far south in the winter...

GASP!!!!! :shock: Looks like it's going to be closing time! I don't have that kind of money and can't get wife to agree to that kind of outlay when she still wants to travel or buy rental property. Not to mention she's already ****** that I spend a few hours a month working on it to keep it...

Re: HELP! Newbie-new pool owner-odball skimmer, missing part Bump! Any thoughts or ideas?

:lol: Been there many times All great advice everyone. Thanks for the info.

Hi all, I noticed a couple small leaks in the seams of my pipes going from the pump to the filter. It's a 2" line there, and 1.5" everywhere else, and it all looks a little weathered, like the sun gave it a nice UV treatment. I'm betting it's a few years old. My question is about PVC pipes...

Thanks. I haven't had the time to sit down and do the math to figure out my surface footage. It's a free form pool so I have 3 different semicircles and the avg depth to figure out. I'm betting I'm 10-11 ft deep in the deep end. All I know is the label in the add-on room says 20x30 Blue Haven...

A whole house system ROI is something around 5-7 years w/ subsidies, around 10 w/o. I have a municipal electric utility so they don't have a time-of use plan, or efficient pump rebates that I know of. I did find a DC pump but you need 4-6 panels to run it, plus the batteries and...

Hi all, I have a question. I see lots of good info on pumping at low speed, and how it's filtered better and more efficiant. seeing how this needs less power, and I live in the valley of the sun (Phoenix, AZ) what's the consensus on a solar powered filtering pump, and maybe a booster just for...

Thanks. I got it.

Looks like a start up opportunity! :party:

Any thoughts on brining this stateside?

This is going to take some extra fingers and toes isn't it! Looks like I have another project this weekend.

I don't know the exact footage. There's a label that's from a service company that said it's a 30x20 and it's a diving pool. but it's not square, and has no corners. I'm thinking I would just fix what I have. I have to save up for it so I'm looking to know a balpark figure. I work during the...

What does it cost to replaster? I was scrubbing my steps this weekend and some plaster chipped off. I think my pool is 40 years or so old and there are alot of cracks. I don't think it's leaking though. level seems good and is steady.

Can't be that clear, that's the camera strap! :lol: The water level is 4"-6" inches above the basket line (top ridge) You know, the more I think about it, I might go with that deep basket and and maybe even that floating weir mentioned before. I again have more small leaves in my pump...

Glad i live in Phoenix! I'd wrap those pipes if they're still good and you expect more cold weather. And like the others said, run the pump at night.

Sorry I'm not home to take more pictures. But I edited the one I posted before. [attachment=0:2pmoocpn]skimmer-lbl.JPG[/attachment:2pmoocpn] The hole "a foot from the skimmer" is about a foot below the skimmer in the pool. It's another inlet that I assume as carl said, might be for a cleaner...

Here's the pics I posted in the pumping station. and some back-info is there too. help-newbie-new-pool-owner-odball-skimmer-missing-parts-t28623.html Currently the hole to the left of the skimmer (the bottom of the image goes to the pool) goes to the main drain. I can't use the main drain...

Hi guys, I have an older skimmer that i can't find parts for. So I'm thinking of having a couple custom PVC parts made so I can better control my intake. ANyone done anything like this? Any idea about the costs? ANy thoughts on the idea? All input is appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abameJaKXdQ&NR=1 This really hurts!

Well that's that! I left a photo with the staff at the local pool supply and they did some asking around. Turns out I have the predecessor to current American Products model. Nothing is available for it. As they say across the pond, bollix! I will have to make a custom part to block off the...

I'd agree w/ Dave. I'm no pool expert, but the mechanics of it all make sense. Set your focus on the exposed pipes (above ground to start) that are before the pump. You might be able to see where the leak is using a food coloring dropper while running on low since that's when it's most evident.

Sounds like you need to talk to an irrigation supply, or a plumbing supply place. Some place whose speciality is water/fluid plumbing.

Re: Newbie-new pool owner-odball skimmer, missing parts? The reason for my concern (and this bump) is I need to know what hardware I need to make this a better system then it is right now. Other then a complete refurb that is. I know this isn't a straightforward/typical issue, but I do really...

Re: Newbie-new pool owner-odball skimmer, missing parts? ok, so here's the view of what the inside of my skimmer looks like. The only thing I have for it is a basket that sits on that upper ridge [attachment=1:l6z5j82k]IMG_0033.JPG[/attachment:l6z5j82k] I looked in as many angles as I can and...