Recent content by Dadofthree74

I added the sod bicarbonate. Ta up to 80. pH up to 7.2. Will just sit on it.

My TA is 30 pH is less than 7. Had to add 6 drops of base to get to 7.4 (don’t have my Taylor booklet to figure out how much base to add). Question re TA Can I use sodium bicarbonate? It’s not on pool math. So not sure how much. There are directions on the bottle. I’ll recheck pH after ta...

Good idea re the wrap I was using a 5 in circular saw so may need to get a 7 in to cut it in one cut. (Nothing wrong with more power tools).

For all this pvc I have been using a circular saw. What tool can I use the cut the pvc now that is attached? Can I use a sawzall? I assume yes. Sorry for the amateur question.

@Texas Splash Thanks. I’ll try epoxy. The union is leaking on the return line. Sadly the leaks are happening with the pump OFF (ugh). So I think it maybe worse with pressure So regular pvc cement won’t work?

Just filled the pool after hard plumbing Have a little drip. Can I add cement to the outside?

Good call. Well the pvc is cut so I’m just going to go with it. Any reason the recut it?

I only bought a two way. Any reason. I need a three way?

Using a vsp so swg is inverted per instructions Added two slip joints to remove the swg for winter Have not glued all of it yet. 1. Does it matter where you put the Jandy valve? I assume the Jandy valves tolerate freezing temps so don’t need to remove for winter. Or I’ll put the union on the...

I will like take off the multiport valve and cover the sand filter opening with something clever (have no idea).

Ok. I’ll check. As I’m doing the plumbing. And thinking about unions Any reason to bring in the sand filter or can I leave it outside once drained I brought in my smaller one but this is bigger.