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Try replacing the starting capacitor or the centrifugal switch may not be functioning properly.

Thanks Tim. I will give that tool a try. Is there a special PVC glue that I should use for the Flex PVC piping or just the normal PVC primer and glue? MP

The jet line leaks are at the fittings. I agree that is easily repairable. The main thing is the leak at the skimmer fitting. I will check again, but I am pretty sure it is at the fitting pictured. Thanks Everyone, MP

Here are a few pics. I stated before that the leak on the skimmer was the inlet. I was wrong, it is the out line. Repairing the leak at the skimmer is my main concern. The others I can cut out and replace the fittings.

Thanks. I will try to post some pics this weekend.

I recently obtained a "free" 12 year old hot tub from my in-laws. I had to replace the skimmer, because they damaged it during the move. I assumed all the plumbing was good because they used it prior to pulling it out but I was wrong. After replacing the skimmer and running temporary power to...

A friend of mine installs pools on the side, and that is what he was thinking, but I can't find anything that would point to that being the cause. Maybe the brush is too stiff. My walls are not as smooth as they should be. Maybe the brush along with some particals behind my liner is the...

Last night I located and repaired multiple tears in my vinyl. Maybe 15 or so. I used a vinyl glue (not sure the brand) with leftover vinyl material. I am not sure what is causing them but they are all located on the wall about 1 to 4 inches above the floor. Some look as if a foriegn object...

I must have been smoking something really good when I decided that the pool was only leaking when the pump was off. Nothing was making sense so I started over with the troubleshooting process. The pool was/is leaking all the time. I invested in a good set of goggles and started diving. I...

I just talked to the local pool store and they are selling 10% Liquid Shock at $4.50 for 4 gal or 12% LC for $2.70/gal. Why would you use the LC and not the Liquid Shock considering it is so much cheaper? MP

OK I plugged the return lines last night. Still leaking. Maybe not as much, but it was hard to get an accurate reading because it rained last night. I took into account the amount of rain that was in my rain gauge. So that leaves two culprits, main drain or vinyl liner. Is there any way to...

Nope.

Sorry, I keep forgetting to attach my sig. Well I guess it has to be one of three things now, the vinyl liner, main drain, or around the return jets. I will let the water drop below the return jets to see if it stops then. If so, then the leak must be around the return jets, because if you...

I dropped the water level below the skimmer and it is still leaking. Any suggestions as to how to proceed? Is there anything else I can do to narrow it down or do I go ahead and call someone? Summer vacation may be cancelled!! MP

OK, I pluged the suction line last night. It still leaked which really surprised me. I guess now I will take the water level below the skimmer and see what happens. If it still leaks what is the next step. If there is a leak in the vinyl cover wouldnt that show up with the pump running also...

Good idea, i'll try that first. I really dont want to dig.

OK, with the skimmer, I wasn't sure about the internal workings. I had my doubts if that was the source. It sounds like my only choice is to start digging and busting concrete unless there are any other suggestions. There is no obvious wet spots above ground. There is only a short section of...

It is only leaking when the pump is off. My thinking is that means suction side leak. When the pump is on, the suction side is under vacume, thus no water should leak and air will be sucked through the suspected leaking source then out through the jets. There is quite a bit of air in the...

I did the bucket test and I am pretty sure I have a suction side leak. I am leaking about an inch every 24 hours that the pump is not running. It is not leaking with the pump running. I also have air in my return lines. Has anyone ever used any type of leak stop? Does it work, and if so...

This is my second year with a pool. I have an 18 X 36 19,000 gallon inground pool. I Live in Western Kentucky where it is very hot and the humidity is high. I am experiencing what seems to be a lot of water loss. Maybe 1" to 2" per week. I dont remember having this issue last year, but I...

That is one sweet set up. Love the swim up bar.

The home I recently purchased has a metal pole barn/garage. I was thinking about insulating it. I was wondering if anyone had experience with insulating an existing pole barn. I am looking a cheap method. It doesnt have to be perfect I just want it comfortable in the winter. I'll probably...

Has any one ever had to remove fingernail polish from a hardwood floor? It is spread everywhere and pretty thick in some spots. Some tenants of mine have kids who spilled it all over the floor. I know fingernail polish remover will remove it but I am afraid it will remove the finish as well...

It houses the pump on the left side and there is a bar area that you cant see on the right side. Not sure how to utilize it just yet. I would like to somehow integrate the grill, maybe add a pergola with an outdoor kitcken.

How did you connect the laptop to the receiver? I used an old laptop that I can connect to the receiver and run iTunes on it and I found an application that allows me to control iTunes (or Windows Media Player) that is running on this laptop remotely using my cell phone (or any WiFi enabled...

pool pic This is our pool. Needs some landscaping and deck work. We are looking forward to making some improvements. The photos on this forum have already given us some great ideas.

I take it you werent born in IN if your a UK fan. I live right across the river (Owensboro).