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  1. avspin

    Any advice on handrails for inground pool?

    I used EZ Anchors a few years ago to avoid the bonding issue. Works great with my cover. Drop in and screw tight but usually don't. I did rent a core drill to drill two 3" holes. Easier than expected. https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/installing-handrail.213810/#post-1872242...
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    Valve leak

    Tighten the screws in a star pattern, across from each other.
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Re-sealed my concrete deck today.
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    Large leak after opening

    I had a similar issue last year. Start with die test around light, skimmer, returns, etc. Then a leak detection company if you can't find it and go from there. On mine it was the return fitting bulkheads, 2 of 3 cracked. Had to cut concrete and replace the fittings.
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    Spa issue due to freezing

    Update; New recirculating pump installed. Found a leak on the another hose but just needed hose clamp tightened. Some drips under the heater that are a concern. Don't know if it's residual water form the hose clamp leak or a crack in the heater housing. Heater is working along with...
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    Spa issue due to freezing

    Makes sense, didn't think about the seal. I guess I'm concerned about the T cracking if the water is heated. But, I guess I should stop speculating and just get the new pump in, fill it up and go from there.
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    Spa issue due to freezing

    So I have a "chicken or egg" scenario here. Went out of town for a few weeks and knew I would be changing the water when I returned so I didn't mind missing weekly checks. Done it before, no issues. When I went to drain my spa it was empty. Checked breakers and one of two were tripped. There...
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    Winter cover

    I have a model ll that I use as a winter cover for the last 20 years. But, for the last two years, I have been putting a large disposable tarp over it held down around the edges by water bags to extend the life of the cover. I just leave the pump on top of the tarp. A big benefit for me is...
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    Removed heater, do I need to disable something at control board?

    I also would not leave the wires just taped. You didn't specify if they were inside a water proof junction box or just laying on the ground.
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    Brown stains on fiberglass pool

    What type of salt were you using? I've been using Morton's solar salt (blue bag) for 20 years and never had any issues with staining.
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    Dirt in cover channel jammed under rope. SOLVED

    Well I fixed it. I figured I would have to remove the rope so I had nothing to lose trying to get the rope out of the track. I was able to pry it up and out, it turned out to be about 3" of compacted dirt. had to break it up with a screw driver then suck it out. Rope went back in when I...
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    Dirt in cover channel jammed under rope. SOLVED

    I had a leak, documented in another thread, and now some of the dirt from the concrete repair has found itself in the cover track and jammed the rope up. I took precautions and duct taped over the track but the guys must have swept or washed some dirt in. I've tried pressure washer and...
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    Need help with a leak and plumbing SOLVED

    Follow up. This is what I did. Replaced the return fitting and moved the T down the line. This way when I winterize there will not be a water trap. After completing and waiting 24 hours for the silicone (only in the return fitting) to dry. I filled the pool up to check the water tightness of...
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    Need help with a leak and plumbing SOLVED

    I need some help on fixing a leak. One of my return fittings is leaking from the threads and needs to be replaced. The issue I have is normally I would just bring the three pipes vertical and install a manifold from the top. I live at 1 mile and have snow and freezing. If I come up, I will...
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    Need help/opinion of skimmer leak fiberglass pool

    Pool is 20 years old, never had an issue with the skimmer. Since summarizing (water was left below skimmer) the pool was dropping about an inch a day leveling off at the bottom of the tiles, 1/2” above skimmer bottom. There are no visible cracks inside the skimmer or the tunnel. I also checked...
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    Pool slide

    Check to see if the vinyl tubing is not kinked in the slide. The older it gets, the more flexible it gets.
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    Squirrels ruining pool cover

    Yes, I have a couple of fountains I see the squirrels in.
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    Squirrels ruining pool cover

    It was put on in September and closed up for the winter the same week. This is my 4th or 5th cover in 20 years. Biggest mistake was not getting a rectangle pool so the cover could go under the coping instead of on top of the concrete. This is not a warranty claim, already checked. Patching on...