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I think the plate is aluminum on mine. It was too light to be stainless. Search for skimmer tile plate, can find them online. I took this pic for the hole in the plaster but it shows the plate.

Could RedGard water seal the inside of the planter. I'd be concerned about iron in potting soil and fertilizer staining your pool plaster.

Butyl tape is more of a sticky putty. It comes in a roll to make it efficient to apply in roofing applications.

Stopper didn’t work for my light niche leak. Pool Putty didn’t work either. Butyl tape stuffed into the conduit at the niche worked for me.

Is there a corner entry step to the hot tub? Could flip the shallow end to the spa side and move the entry steps there. The steps could double as a bench there. With the shallow side moved, someone who didn't want to get in the hot tub could stand next to it and still converse. Depending on the...

That would work then. But I’d look into a low voltage pump start relay. Could use a drip pan sensor to cut it off. This would require no intervention.

I’d check that I met the gas line, meter and regulator specs before pressure testing. Gas pressure test procedure is on page 33. https://www.hayward-pool.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/manuals/UHS-Service-Installation-011717-RevT.pdf I wouldn’t mess with the regulator though.

Is your circuit wiring 10 gauge? If it’s 12 gauge, a 30 amp breaker wouldn’t protect your wiring. Your equipment specs should tell you the branch circuit amps it requires.

You could suspend a submersible pump without any hoses to circulate the water. They did this for my new plaster for 3 days.

Plaster guys plugged my conduit leak at the light niche where the cable enters the conduit today. They used Pool Putty epoxy. Rubber stopper didn’t hold the water back.

My PB and I have been fighting a leak. It was drained, repaired, refilled and it continues to leak. Repair guy is suppose to come today but you know how that goes after making final payment. When they do show up they may drain it again. How long is too long to leave CH out-of-whack? Hopefully my...

I have two pool Hayward Colorlogic LED lights and they are bright. With me in the pool 50’ from the light, it will still cast a shadow of me on the plaster. They do not dim. When swimming towards them, they are blinding. I think 3 would be too much. If you do get more, get them on a separate...