Recent content by Cast0077

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    change return on pool from flex to pvc

    Are sweeps better to use then elbows?
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    change return on pool from flex to pvc

    I thought about putting flex but I have a deck going up and it will be really hard to get to the return once its up so that is why I really what to put all PVC.
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    change return on pool from flex to pvc

    I was worried about getting water between the liner and the wall of the pool. I thought the whole thing came out? I put the thing together but can't remember if there is another piece.
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    change return on pool from flex to pvc

    The whole part that goes into pool doesn't have to come out?
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    change return on pool from flex to pvc

    Any way I can change my return on pool from flex to PVC without draining the water down?
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    Solar Panel roof install

    Even for the runs from skimmer to pump and return to pool ?
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    Solar Panel roof install

    I was also wondering about size piping for the pool. I have read some people using 1.5" and some using 2". I would like to switch everything over to PVC and if I do put the panels on the roof it will be about 70-80' to just get to the top of the roof with 30 - 35' of that run going up to the...
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    Solar Panel roof install

    Yeah south is all shade
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    Solar Panel roof install

    So is there an easy test I can do to see if its worth the effort to install them there?
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    Solar Panel roof install

    I have been trying to find a good location to install my solar panels and the only spot that gets sun all day is the side of the roof which points north/east. I've read that I shouldn't bother doing the install for anything that doesn't point south or at least close to east/west. Does the fact...
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    solar cover question

    I have the same question .... looking for a reel for my 24' pool. I have seen a few on ebay/amazon and other pool sites but they don't seem to get very favorable reviews on them. I would really like to get the thoughts of some experts here. The cover needs to come off/on easy or my wife will...
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    Liner type ?

    Is thicker better? I see a place offering 20, 25, and 30 gauge liners.
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    Liner type ?

    I just bought a used 24' 52" high Aqua Leader Illusion from craigslist. The liner that was on the pool was a beaded liner. Do I have to use a beaded liner for this pool or can I go with an overlap or J-Hook? I took a quick look around the net and it seems that the overlap liners are about $100...