closing woes-pool light

[roxeyVA]

first posting-but lots of site viewing-great work!!! and thanks to you folks my pool has been consistently spectactular this season -the first in 3 seasons-and I SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY
24' Vogue Discovery-Hayward sand-aqualuminator light-pool rover cleaner

Question-How do you plug the hole that's left in the return once the light is removed? I've been using a sock since I can't find a plug to fit- I lost about a foot of water last winter either from the holes in the winter cover or through the return?
really appreciate any help

 

[JimB]

How far did you drain the pool below the return opening? In 'Pool School,' it recommends 6 inches. Last year I didn't drain it far enough and had the same problem. I believe it was because of snow/ice accumulation on the cover pushing down and then raising the water. I think you can buy some kind of plug at a pool store but I don't use one or cover my strainer opening. I'm no expert, though. This is my first year using 'Trouble Free Pools.' And it has been a God-send.

 

[waste]

Roxey welcome to TFP!!

Glad you've had such success following what's advised on this site

The sock will let water through it However you can use a rubber expandable plug to fully seal the hole (#8 or 9 should work). If you need any help finding the plug, try a pool store first if there's one close by, I'm sure someone here can give you a website so you can order one

 

[roxeyVA]

Thanks a bunch!! 80 mi.to the pool store, I'll try the box store for expandable plug

 

[spishex]

Pentair makes a slightly deeper than usual plug for this if you're interested in the factory solution:

Pentair (American Products) Part # 98607700

http://www.patriot-supply.com/products/ ... cfm/136877

The first time I came across one of these I covered the whole assembly with a rubber glove I happened to have handy. Worked great, but not really the kind of solution you want to charge people for :-D